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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  • Everyday Stacks

    Everyday Stacks are useful little objects, made wearable. Build your own stack from compact everyday essentials, personal touches and unexpected finds. Designed to keep the things you reach for close, while adding a little personality to your bag, keys or everyday carry.

    Build yours 

  • Washi Tape

    MT washi tape is on its way! Made from natural materials, this little roll of joy is as versatile as it is beautiful. You can cut it, tear it, stick it, peel it off, and move it around again with ease. Perfect for journaling, gift wrapping, crafting, or simply adding a pop of colour wherever inspiration strikes. A small detail that makes a big difference — we can’t wait for you to try it!


    Coming Soon.

  • Washi Wrapping Paper

    Whether it's, natural, handmade Washi paper crafted by WACCA, artisans in Japan, or the MT colourful Washi base paper (a clever by-product of washi tape production), our collection has something for every style of gift.

    Beautiful, sustainable, and completely guilt-free, discover wrapping paper that looks good, feels good and does good.

    Washi Wrapping 
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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

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
Wild at Heart

Great quality fabric and fast delivery. Thanks

Anonymous
For Happy Days

A little note from us, now and then.

Be the first to discover new everyday objects, Everyday Stacks, Japanese finds, workshops and things we think you’ll love. Plus, get first access to new collections, special events and occasional offers.

Come along for the next chapter.

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Shipping Methods

We offer free shipping on all orders over £30.00 for UK delivery only. We do not ship outside of the United Kingdom.

Shipping rates are listed below. All orders ship within 1-2 business days of placement. 

Standard shipping - £4.95

FREE on orders over £30
2-4 working days

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 our reusable cotton wraps and handmade notebooks to Japanese stationery, lifestyle finds and our wearable Everyday Stacks, everything is chosen with purpose and a love of the small 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