Why We Don’t Carry Everything
We don’t carry everything. We choose carefully, paying attention to materials, process, and how objects age over time.
Sunday Reading — CADE
Cade is not a polite ingredient. Smoky, tarred, and volatile, it can move from glowing embers to cold ash in seconds. In this Sunday Reading, we explore one of perfumery’s most demanding raw materials—how it’s made, why it’s risky, and what happens when it’s handled with discipline and restraint.
The Alchemy of Urushi: From Living Sap to Luminous Lacquer
Urushi lacquer is more than a finish—it's a living art form. Harvested from the sap of the urushi tree, this ancient Japanese craft transforms raw material into luminous, durable lacquerware through patience, skill, and centuries-old techniques. Discover the fascinating journey from tree to treasure.
Ingredient Series: Vetiver — Roots of Calm, Spine of Elegance
Vetiver explained—origins, extraction, scent, its kinship with sandalwood, and where to smell it at Takamichi.
NINE ORCHARD TAPS TAKAMICHI HAIR FOR ITS LUXURIOUS BATH AMENITIES
DEDICATED TO CRAFTSMANSHIP: CHIC DOWNTOWN HOTEL NINE ORCHARD TAPS TAKAMICHI HAIR FOR ITS LUXURIOUS BATH AMENITIES
All About Mary
Brands have come and gone since the opening of Takamichi Beauty Room back in 2018, but we’ve remained staunchly loyal to Mary Allan.
The Uplifting Power Of Bergamot
Several studies have identified a link between inhaling bergamot essential oil and lowered salivary cortisol levels