If you’ve ever tried to find a gift in New York City that isn’t a candle from the corner store or yet another coffee table book, you know the struggle is real.
Enter Takamichi Beauty Room — our little jewel box near Gramercy Park where every shelf is a study in curation, craftsmanship, and the unexpected.
One-of-a-Kind Ceramics
We work with artisans whose hands you’ll wish you could shake after seeing their work — from sculptural Dogabi stoneware from South Korea to delicate hand-built cups and bowls by independent ceramicists. Many pieces are one-of-a-kind, which means once they’re gone, they’re truly gone.
Niche Fragrance That Turns Heads
Forget department store perfume counters. Our shelves carry scents from houses like Marie Jeanne and Raer Parfums — fragrances that smell like they were composed for a character in a novel, not a marketing focus group. Think Mediterranean fig, Japanese incense, Tunisian orange blossom… all bottled with quiet confidence.
Japanese Goods With a Twist
From Tamanohada fish-shaped welcome soaps to Ippodo matcha, we bring in objects that carry the spirit of Japanese design: thoughtful, tactile, and deceptively simple. Some are made in Japan, others in collaboration with Japanese makers right here in New York.
Nine Orchard Candle & Bath Amenities
You don’t have to check into the Nine Orchard Hotel to enjoy their signature scent. Our Takamichi x Nine Orchard candle captures the fragrance we created exclusively for the hotel — bergamot, neroli, seawater, orange flower, cedar, musk, and amber. We also carry a selection of the luxurious Nine Orchard bath amenities, so you can recreate that Lower East Side boutique hotel vibe at home.
Takamichi Hair Products
Right next door at Takamichi Hair, our award-winning salon has earned a loyal following for precision cuts, expert color, and our own Takamichi haircare line. From the silky, lightweight shampoo to the conditioning treatment that leaves hair smooth but never heavy, you can pick up our full range of salon-quality products at Takamichi Beauty Room.
Quick Gift-Picking Guide
- For the host: Ortigia soap box or our multicolor tea light collection.
- For the design lover: Dogabi vase or Catto Studio blue ceramic.
- For the scent-obsessed: Takamichi x Nine Orchard candle or Marie Jeanne’s Kaigan.
- For the Japanophile: Hibi incense matches or yuzukosho spice paste.
- For great hair days: Takamichi Shampoo & Conditioner set.
Whether you’re shopping for someone who “has everything” or someone whose taste terrifies you, you’ll leave with something they didn’t know they needed — and will never want to part with.