Category Archives: Design & Development

New at IPPINKA: Japan Mall

Introducing Japan Mall! Carefully curated by IPPINKA, we invite you to learn more about the products of Japan Mall! A collaboration with various Japanese companies to bring authentic and exciting products to the North American Market. From kitchen utensils to travel essentials, there is something here for everyone! Kitchen Our silicone-tipped chopsticks feature anti-slip technology to make […]

Hinoki Bath & Floor Mat

Bath mats play an important role in the bathroom. Not only do they absorb wetness from you jumping out of the shower, but they also add a nice touch to the overall feel of the space. Typically, households tend to use fabric bath mats. However, if you’d prefer to try a more unique option, then […]

Sneak Peak: MKC Tab Wallet

MKC Tab Wallet in Vintage Brown

Back in 2017, we introduced the first leather wallet that organizes your money, keys, and cards, all in one compact casing. Since then, we’ve received a lot of support and positive feedback about our original design. But why stop there? Here at IPPINKA, creation doesn’t stop, and so for the past couple of months, our […]

Hinoki Bathtub Bench: The Perfect Addition To Your Bathroom

Hinoki Bath Tub Bench

Retreating into a hot bath is one of the best ways to cap off a long, hard day. More than just a stress reliever, it’s a form of self-care. Light up some sweet-scented candles, listen to music, read a good book, enjoy a glass of wine – et voila! The ritual is complete. But you […]

Everything You Need To Know About Lift

Living in small, tight urban spaces can be tough. For many of us, fitting clothes and other possessions in an utterly small closet, decluttering the floor from our daily carry, and freeing chairs from our laundry are only parts of the everyday struggle. Just before you know it, you’re pinning space-savings ideas on Pinterest! Now, we […]

IPPINKA’s Lithuanian Linen

Lithuania, the southernmost Baltic state is not only known for its architecture and amber along the shores of the Baltic Sea, but also for its high-quality Lithuanian linen products. Lithuania has been cultivating and processing flax for thousands of years – a tradition etched into the country’s identity. Lithuanians themselves are very familiar with this […]

The Hisory of Nawrap – One of Our Best Sellers

Long before Nawrap, there were only traditional mosquito nettings or kaya. These hand-woven, porous materials played a huge role in Japanese households for thousands of years. From the early 1700s, the Japanese have been utilizing woven hemp fibers as protection from pests and annoying mosquitos, especially in the summertime. The Kaya varied in sizes – some large enough […]

Binchotan for the BBQ: Why It’s the Best for the Grill

Grilling is the oldest methods of cooking with a long history dating back to the caveman days. And in the present day, it’s probably one of the more favored ways of preparing food. It’s less fatty, fun to do with friends and family, and not to mention the irresistible charred flavor. Although are several types […]

How To Use Hinoki In Your Home

Japan is home to constant innovation, however, tradition never dies. At the intersection of these two worlds, you can find the wonder that is hinoki wood. This lumber is by far the most in-demand building material and well loved by many. When thinking about Japanese culture, wood is almost intrinsic to the day to day […]

MKC Wallet: The Final Design

The idea behind the MKC Wallet was simple. We wanted to create an all-in-one case for money, keys and cards that would streamline the user’s life by keeping their everyday essentials in one place. After a year of research and development, including several rounds of prototyping, we have finally created a product that is everything […]