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Home: April Vase
Inspired by Japanese ikebana, this vase glorifies the beauty of flowers by isolating each one in a tube. Featuring an articulating metal base with 21 interlocking glass tubes, a few flowers is all it takes to adorn this design classic.
Zinc coated metal and glass. 5.9 inches height, 7 inches folded, or 29.1 inches extended. Comes with one spare tube. Separates into two complete sections if you would like to use it as two shorter vases, rather than one long vase.
Decor: Beaded Coral Snake
Celebrate the Year of The Snake! A very cute, artfully beaded coral snake. Felted back. Silvery cord for hanging.
5 1/2 inches long, 3 1/2 inches wide
Unique: Japanese Portable Vanity Mirror
A portable vanity mirror imported from Japan. This one-of-a-kind small chest holds a high quality mirror that slides into position atop the box, adjustable from front to back. Inside you will find a pull-out drawer, a shelf, and slot for letters. Perfect for your next ocean liner trip to Europe (or for a moveable vanity at home). Mirror measures 7 1/4 inches wide by 11 inches tall.
9 inches X 14 inches X 11 inches
Indeterminate age, Japan. Some visible wear, but a charming piece.
Craft: Kantha Quilt Scraps
Ready for some creative mending? Imported from India, we have a collection of beautiful kantha cloth scraps, perfect for mending jeans, shirts, coverlets...the list is endless.
The "Kantha" tradition of stitching patchwork cloth from rags, is one of the oldest forms of embroidery originating from India. "Kantha" refers to both the style of running stitch, as well as the finished cloth.
Package of kantha scraps in assorted patterns and colors, random selection only.
Imported from India.
Forged: Carbon Steel Pan
Rustic frying pan forged by Berkeley artist, Shawn Lovell, who fuses contemporary design with the age-old craft of blacksmithing. Stamped with the monogram of Shawn's forge on the handle.
The rustic finish showcases the elemental beauty of forged metal. Wonderful to hold and use, this has a very substantial feel in-hand. Stamped with a rabbit in the center of the pan.
9 3/4 inches in diameter, 8 1/4 inch handle, 18 inches overall. 1 3/4 inches deep.
Wipe clean with soft cloth or use water only. Clean and dry thoroughly to prevent rust
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The Gardener Berkeley • 1836 Fourth Street • Berkeley, California 94710 • (510) 548-4545
Calendar: Washi Critter Calendar for 2025
The popular Washi calendars from Japan have arrived for 2025. Each beautiful page is printed on heavy, deckled edge paper. The art is so lovely, that calendars from years past are sold on E-Bay for the animal art prints. Twelve delightful critters!
The entire calendar page measures 13 inches tall and 6 inches wide. The art measures 4 1/2 inches by 6 3/8 inches. Originally $30.00, now reduced to $23.00 while they last.
Imported from Japan.
Forged: Hand-Forged Paring Knife
Handcrafted by the oldest blacksmith shop in South Korea, this paring knife is a highly functional work of art. Though small, it is one of the sharper knives, and the most difficult to make. Made from the same carbon-steel as railroad tracks, which is rich in manganese and very, very durable. The wood handle is shade-dried chestnut that is lightweight, water resistant and very stable.
Perfect for zesting, de-veining shrimp, peeling fruit, any task that requires tight cutting.
2 3/4 inch blade, 4 5/8 inch handle, 7 3/8 inches overall
- No need to sharpen before 2-3 years of regular use
- Sharpen by hand, using a honing stone
- Avoid use on hard surfaces
- Wipe clean with soft cloth or use water only
- Clean and dry thoroughly to prevent rust
- To store, dry and lightly oil the blade
Art: Handcrafted Artistic Signed Cutting Board
This is the ultimate art-piece/cutting board. Heavyweight, fantastically detailed, and absolutely gorgeous. We sell many of the standard Ooms cutting boards for $50.00, but if you are looking for something unique, a statement gift, take a look at this amazing piece.
Created by custom cabinetmaker, Russell Ooms, each board is one-of-a-kind and signed by the artist. Woods used in composition include red and white oak, cherry, poplar, mahogany, Douglas fir, yellow pine, cedar, hard maple, purple heart, and paduak. Handsome gift item, popular in all The Gardener stores.
A coating of food-grade mineral oil has been applied to each board. Hand wash with warm soap and water after each use. Do not let the board soak or remain in water. Occasional oiling with food-grade mineral oil will preserve the natural beauty of the wood.
11 3/4 inches X 9 1/4 inches X 1 3/4 inches, weighs 4 lbs
Bath: The Gardener Soap Selection
A selection of 6 of our bestselling soaps. Try some new fragrances for your home! Each soap individually wrapped in a waxed bag.
1 X Alpine Milk: a mildly scented goat milk soap
1 X Sport Soap: ever-popular grapefruit, zesty soap from France, 150 gram
1 X Lemongrass: our bestseller in fragrant lemongrass
1 X Verbena: similar round to the lemongrass but in a lemon verbena
1 X Magnolia: 100% pure vegetal, 100 gram, from France
1 X Gardenia: 100% pure vegetal, 100 gram, from France