Makers Always Bring Extra Love

Mottainai (moe-tie-nigh) is an integral part of Japanese life. Simply put, it means 'not being wasteful,' although sometimes it's said wistfully when something is wasted, whether that's something p...
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Welcome Cohana to the m.a.b.e.l family!
Welcome Cohana, to the m.a.b.e.l family! I'm so pleased to be a stockist for this thoughtful and beautiful Japanese brand of wonderful tools for makers.
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5 Reasons to Visit Japan in 2024...with m.a.b.e.l
Join m.a.b.e.l in Japan this fall, and save $1000 if you sign up before 2/29!
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A recap of my 2023 Japan Craft Tour, highlighting the artisans we visited, and with an offer of early bird pricing for 2024!
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