Crane and Turtle

We select and sell items that we deem well-made and well-designed, including refined artisanal arts and crafts from Japan.

[Union Sq Main Street @AllAbout02143]

Huzzah for inter-Square collabs, especially when they benefit causes #localbusinesses care about! @remnantbrewing & @CraneTurtleShop
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👋 to Mieko Murao of @CraneTurtleShop, offering alternatives to over-consuming that damages our environment.💚🌎Mieko loves “directly having dialogs w/ the customers & fostering community.” 🙌 #DYK Mieko offers 10% off for artists!✨✨
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📸: @CraneTurtleShop

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Have you read the second part in our series on #haiku? This time, we're taking on Basho. Click the link below to start reading: https://t.co/6CYxwgApNf

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Just posted a photo @ Crane and Turtle https://t.co/VpM3ReTdKZ

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Psst---we're offering free samples of delicious sencha green tea, fresh from @mem_tea. Catch us at @bow_market before we close at 5PM tonight!

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Tomorrow will make three weeks until Bow Zen, brought to you by @bow_market and, well, us! Join us for a weekend of relaxation, good eats, and more. Learn more by clicking below! https://t.co/I5eIDdknwE

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Give us a visit at @bow_market before we close up shop tonight at 5pm!

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You've probably seen red or black lacquer bowls around, but what exactly is lacquer and what makes it so special? We tackle this millennia-old technique on @Medium. Read our article below! https://t.co/NDQASkieZE

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Do you have any tips for first-time sake drinkers? We wrote a brief primer for those of us making our first tentative steps into the world of Japanese rice wine. https://t.co/3jXmdSZoRa

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Loving @bow_market's new fire tables! Even in the (surprisingly!) warm weather, cozying up next to a fire is a real delight.

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Just posted a photo @ Crane and Turtle https://t.co/2bMgvbcsuA

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Satisfying Japanese design of the week, via @FinancialTimes: https://t.co/pF8vIXJm9Q

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In preparation of Bow Zen this coming December, perhaps a little reading on the ins and outs of matcha is in order. @bow_market https://t.co/EABasIwqta

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An easy, delicious way to make iced green tea cold brew style! 🤗
This Hario glass bottle (heat-resistant, too) works great not only for teas, but even for making lemonades! (the filter catches lemon… https://t.co/Wqze9hY6cs

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Kinhari Handmade Gold Leaf Edo Glass✨

“Edo Glass” are made using traditional techniques designated by Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry as a traditional craft of the country.
These will be perfect as a… https://t.co/GVoZKMoo3a

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Summer is here and it’s so hot outside!
Instead of lugging around an A/C, “uchiwa” (fan) is a great, portable, sustainable alternative for cooling off naturally ☺️
These uchiwas are made out of cotton, paper and… https://t.co/CDQAOOPhFB

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We’re quietly open now🤗
We’re planning something fun for the future, like an opening party with DJs and drinks...but for now, we’re quietly focusing on introducing our concept and products little by little to the… https://t.co/VRF6MDYppz