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Our Path to Sustainability
Get in touchWe believe good things don’t need to be disposable.
At Cotton & Washi, we’re drawn to everyday objects that are useful, well made and made to be used again and again. That thinking shapes the way we choose our products, materials and packaging too.
We look for ways to reduce unnecessary waste, choose reusable alternatives where we can, and give materials and objects a longer life. From reusable cotton wraps and washi paper to carefully considered packaging, every choice is part of a bigger picture.
We’re not perfect, and we don’t believe sustainability is about being perfect. It’s about paying attention, making better choices where we can, and continuing to learn as we grow.
Because sometimes the smallest shift like wrapping without tape, reusing what you already have, choosing something made to last, can become a better everyday habit.
Small choices. Useful things. Less waste.
Have an idea for how we could do things better? We’d love to hear from you.
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Thoughtful Packaging
We think the little things matter, including what your order arrives in.
We choose our packaging with the same care we give to the objects inside. Wherever we can, we use UK-sourced materials that are recycled, recyclable, reusable or made from responsibly sourced paper.
We also try to keep things simple: less unnecessary packaging, materials that have a purpose, and things that can have a life beyond the parcel they arrived in.
Because packaging doesn’t have to be throwaway. A box can be stored. Paper can be reused. A wrap can become part of the gift.
Useful first. Waste less. Use again.
A little note from us, now and then.
New zakka, Japanese finds, workshops, useful little things and a few things worth knowing about. Get first access to new collections, special events and occasional offers, straight from Cotton & Washi.
Come along for the next chapter.
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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 totally satisfied with your order but understand that sometimes this isn't the case, we're here to help.
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