Zakka (noun) - /zah-kah/

The Japanese art of finding beauty in everyday things.

Useful objects, small treasures and thoughtfully designed goods that bring a little personality, pleasure and purpose to everyday life.

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GIFT WRAPPING

The Art of Furoshiki

Furoshiki is the Japanese tradition of wrapping and carrying things with a simple square of cloth. Beautiful, practical and wonderfully versatile, a single piece of fabric can become a gift wrap, a bag, a bottle wrap or something entirely your own.

Our cotton wraps are inspired by this timeless Japanese practice, designed to be tied, untied and used again and again. A more thoughtful way to wrap, give and reuse.

Explore the collection

Useful things

The CW Journal

A little place for useful things.

Explore furoshiki, Japanese traditions, everyday rituals and the ideas behind the objects we use. From practical wrapping guides and sizing tips to Japanese concepts worth knowing, consider it your little guide to a more thoughtful everyday.

See what’s inside

  • Made by Hand

    Handmade things, with a little more to them. From hand beaded notebooks to one of a kind accessories, these are pieces made slowly, by hand, with an eye for colour, texture and the details that make an everyday object feel special.

    SHOP Handmade 

  • Designed for Everyday

    Japanese design for everyday life. Discover thoughtfully designed homeware and everyday objects, made in Japan. From useful little things to pieces you’ll reach for time and time again, this is everyday living, the Japanese way.

    The Shibuya Apartment 

  • Cotton Wraps

    Wrap it. Tie it. Use it again.
    Inspired by the Japanese art of furoshiki, our cotton wraps offer a different way to wrap gifts and carry everyday things. No tape, no scissors, just a square of fabric and a little imagination.

    SHOP collection 
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Let customers speak for us

from 2 reviews

Fantastic product, and a really great idea! The wrapping made my present stand out from all the rest, and the wrapping got more attention than the present itself! I am completely converted from wasting paper with just one purchase, thank you!

Katie

Great quality fabric and fast delivery. Thanks

Anonymous

A little note from Cotton & Washi

New finds from Japan, things made by hand, ideas worth sharing and a first look at what’s coming next.

Occasional emails, always worth opening.

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Shipping

Shipping Methods

Shipping rates are listed below. All orders ship within 1-2 business days of placement. For personalised objects please see item description for delivery times. We do not ship outside of the United Kingdom.

Standard shipping - £4.95

Express shipping - £6.95
24 hour Tracked

Next working day for orders placed before 1pm Monday - Thursday

Up to 2 working days for orders placed after 1pm Thursday - Sunday

Postcodes not included in the Express shipping service:

  • BT – Northern Ireland
  • JE – British Isles
  • GY – British Isles
  • IV1 – IV9 – Scottish Highlands
  • IV10 – IV28 – Scottish Highlands
  • IV40 – IV56 – Scottish Highlands
  • KW1 - KW14 – Scottish Highlands
  • PA34 – Scottish Highlands
  • PA39 – Scottish Highlands
  • PA40 – Scottish Highlands
  • PH19 – PH26 – Scottish Highlands
  • PH30 – PH44 – Scottish Highlands

You can read more about our shipping materials and packaging here.

If you have any questions or inquiries, please contact us.

Returns

Thank you for shopping at Cotton and Washi. We want you to be fully satisfied with your order but understand that sometimes this isn't the case, we're here to help. Contact Us

Alternatively please see our Returns Policy to proceed with your return.

Contact Us

All enquires, questions and feedback are welcome. We would love to hear from you!

Please get in touch here alternatively email us at hello@cottonandwashi.co.uk

Our response time is 1-2 business days.

About Us

Cotton & Washi began with three years living in Tokyo, a chapter that changed the way I looked at everyday life.

In Japan, I discovered a way of living where the smallest things can be thoughtfully chosen. A pen, a notebook, a cloth, a little object you carry every day. Useful things can also be beautiful, personal and a pleasure to use. That idea became the heart of Cotton & Washi.

Inspired by Japanese Zakka, the world of everyday goods, small discoveries and useful objects, we curate and create things that bring a little more thoughtfulness to the everyday. From handmade beaded notebooks and useful little accessories to Japanese stationery, cotton wraps and everyday objects, everything is chosen or made with care, a love of thoughtful design and an eye for the little details.

Cotton & Washi is a little piece of modern Tokyo, brought home to the UK.

Some things are made by us. Some are carefully sourced from Japan. Others are inspired by the way Japan approaches everyday living: compact, considered, practical and quietly beautiful.

Alongside our objects, we create experiences that invite you to make, discover and connect with Japanese culture, from furoshiki wrapping and kintsugi to hands-on workshops and seasonal events.

Ultimately, Cotton & Washi is about the things we use every day, and the feeling they can create.

Useful things. Beautiful things. Little things that make everyday life feel a bit more yours.

Welcome to Cotton & Washi.

With love,
Saya