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Making Japanese Archery Bows

Making Japanese Archery Bows

Yokoyama Reimei has been making Japanese archery bows for more than a century. Their artisans use traditional woodworking techniques to craft 6.5-foot tall bows from burnt bamboo and a wax tree core. They shape each bow by hand (and foot) by bending the wood with rope and bamboo wedges. Process X provides a close-up look at their workshop.

S&A Woodcraft Laptop Stand

S&A Woodcraft Laptop Stand
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Most portable laptop stands are made from plastic or metal. This one is handcrafted from bamboo wood. The trio of wooden bars fit together to place your laptop at an angle, improving ergonomics and your posture. It offers two height positions, and comes with a carrying pouch so you can keep it in your backpack or bag.

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Honeycomb Magnetic Key Holder

Honeycomb Magnetic Key Holder
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Etsy seller BUproducts makes these unique decorative racks for organizing keys. The hexagonal honeycomb design is made from bamboo and has five magnets for holding its matching hexagonal metal key rings. The rack measures 11.2″ W x 4.3″ H x 0.4″ D.

Ceramic + Bamboo Coffee Mug

Ceramic + Bamboo Coffee Mug
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This unique coffee mug from Wonder Nest features a ribbed ceramic body and a wraparound bamboo grip to insulate your hand from hot beverages. A removable lid keeps coffee warm and prevents spills. It holds 14 oz. of liquid, and its handle can be removed for cleaning.

Bamboo Valet Tray + Wireless Charger

Bamboo Valet Tray + Wireless Charger
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This handsome bamboo valet tray is the perfect spot to empty your pockets. The right tray features a built-in Qi-compatible wireless charger for your phone, while the left side offers plenty of space for your wallet, keys, watch, and other everyday items. It supports 15-watt charging, and its base has non-slip pads.

Olight i3T Plus Ancient Bamboo Flashlight

Olight i3T Plus Ancient Bamboo Flashlight
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This limited-edition variant of Olight’s i3T Plus pocket flashlight features a copper body that’s textured to look like a stalk of bamboo. Each one is hand-aged with fire and water, so no two lights are identical. It has 15-lumen, 100-lumen, and 250-lumen turbo modes and runs for up to 28 hours.

ChopValue Recycled Chopstick Decor

ChopValue Recycled Chopstick Decor
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ChopValue recycles bamboo chopsticks into decor and furniture. Their collection includes coasters, serving boards, shelving, standing desks, and even a block-stacking game, with pattern created by stacking and laminating the wood utensils. The company also empowers community-level recycling with microfactories.

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Bamboo Weave Pen

Bamboo Weave Pen

From TA+d’s limited-edition Artist Collection comes a genuinely unique and elegant writing instrument. Its aluminum body is wrapped in handwoven strands of bamboo for a distinctive, patterned look. It comes in brown, green, or black finishes with either a fountain pen or rollerball cartridge.

Lapzer Lap Table

Lapzer Lap Table
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This bamboo lap desk reduces the need for a dedicated workspace, letting you work from the comfort of your couch. It has a ventilated laptop section and an integrated mousepad. Its grooved back edge can hold smartphones or tablets, while a recessed tray can hold pens, pencils, or snacks. Measures 23.2″ W x 12.2″ L x .78″ H.

Building a Bamboo Villa

Building a Bamboo Villa

Despite being made almost entirely out of bamboo, this unique handmade home has a contemporary aesthetic. The guys from Primitive Survival Tool spent about 60 days in the woods building this villa from scratch. It’s not obvious at first glance, but it actually has a basement with a bedroom hidden inside.

Ettitude CleanBamboo Bedding

Ettitude CleanBamboo Bedding
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Sleep easy with a clear conscience on silky-smooth, eco-friendly, cruelty-free Ettitude CleanBamboo lyocell bedding. Sustainably made from organic bamboo, it’s hypoallergenic and naturally thermoregulating for extra comfort as summer transitions into fall. Sheets and duvets come in 11 shades.

Bamboo Calculator

Bamboo Calculator
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While most of us use our phones or computers when we need to do math, sometimes a desktop calculator can be more convenient. This model from Sengu will look great on your desk, with its case and keycaps made from real bamboo wood. Available in 29-key or 18-key variants.

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Bamboo Temple Scaffolding

Bamboo Temple Scaffolding

A look at an incredible handmade structure being used to access and repair damaged temples in Bagan, Myanmar. These scaffolds are constructed entirely from bamboo and coconut husks, yet are apparently strong enough to hold several construction workers.

Bamboo Lyocell Pajamas

Bamboo Lyocell Pajamas

Made from sustainable bamboo, silky smooth Lyocell is a super-breathable fabric that wicks away moisture. Ettitude’s PJ shorts and tailored short sleeve PJ shirt are inspired by classic menswear with white piping and a front patch pocket. Long-sleeve and long-leg separates are also available, with dreamy bedding to match.

Bamboo Flip Clock

Bamboo Flip Clock
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A modern take on the mechanical flip clock designs of the 1970s. This version features a vertically-oriented case made from bamboo wood and has a swinging pendulum at the bottom. Measures 18.9″ tall, and runs on one C-cell battery.

Bambooee Reusable Hand Towels

Bambooee Reusable Hand Towels

Paying $8 for a roll of paper towels sounds ridiculous. But Bambooee is not made of paper. It’s made of bamboo, which makes it washable and much more durable and absorbent. It looks and works like a paper towel, but you can rinse or wash each sheet up to 100 times.

ZLYC Bamboo Watch

ZLYC Bamboo Watch
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Wooden watches have been popping up all over the place these days, but we love the truly minimal looks of the dial on ZLYC’s unisex bamboo timepiece, along with its extra-long 24″ natural leather strap which can be wrapped like a cuff.

CleanCutting Sheets

CleanCutting Sheets
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As much as we love the look and utility of wooden cutting boards, they can cause cross-contamination no matter how hard you scrub. These flexible, biodegradable bamboo sheets can be disposed of after usage. They also have a self-stick backing to keep them from sliding.

Flio Up Laptop Workstation

Flio Up Laptop Workstation
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A versatile and elegant folding laptop stand crafted from bamboo. It works as a flat or angled stand for elevating your computer, and doubles as a lap desk with a built-in mousing surface or as hard surface for sketching.

Companion Bamboo Briefcase

Companion Bamboo Briefcase

Nisantari’s briefcase is absolutely stunning, crafted from real bamboo wood with rich leather accents. Inside, there are compartments for your smartphone, pens, cards, passport, chargers, and a custom foam pad that holds laptops up to 13″. Also available in mahogany.

Panda Bamboo Watch

Panda Bamboo Watch
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Panda’s beautiful everyday watch is made from sustainable bamboo, and set onto an equally cool strap made from Portuguese cork. Has a Swiss internal movement, and water resistant to 3ATM. It even comes with a matching bamboo box.

Beacon Alley Bamboo Skateboards

Beacon Alley Bamboo Skateboards

MakeLab’s skateboard design combines bamboo’s strength with the stiffness of fiberglass and carbon fiber. The result is a fun, responsive deck whose manufacture provides job training and increased employment in the Alabama black belt.

Phoenix Bamboo Concept Car

Phoenix Bamboo Concept Car

An unusual vehicle made from sustainable materials, designers Kenneth Cobonpue and Albrecht Birkner’s car would have a woven skin, replaceable after it biodegrades. Not the most practical concept, but still visually striking.

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