Our Story

Founded in 2020, Gohobi is a London-based handcrafted homeware and lifestyle brand that embraces cultural diversity and promotes well-being. We specialise in sourcing handcrafted homeware and lifestyle products from skilled artisans around the world. Each item is carefully chosen to support traditional craftsmanship and ethical practices, ensuring your purchase contributes to sustainable livelihoods. Our collection includes home décor, tea accessories, and other unique, artisanal pieces.

Our tagline, "Buy Less, Buy Better," reflects our commitment to quality over quantity. We believe in making thoughtful, lasting purchases rather than chasing fleeting trends.

We also aim to foster a community of tea lovers who share our values and appreciation for the beauty of Eastern culture. Whether you're exploring our one-of-a-kind homeware or savouring the art of tea, we invite you to join us on this journey of conscious living and appreciation for the beauty of artisanal craftsmanship.

 

What does the word “Gohobi” mean?

The word "Gohobi," means "reward" or "prize" in Japanese (ご褒美). We believe in treating oneself and others to something special, meaningful, and enriching. Therefore, we offers unique, high-quality items sourced globally to ensures that every piece feels like a prize to customers.

 

What inspired the creation of Gohobi?

I founded Gohobi because I was frustrated with the lack of high-quality and affordable East Asian style homeware products in Europe and the West. I wanted to fill that gap by personally select each item to ensure it’s both stylish and functional. My goal is to offer products that not only meet high standards of quality but also celebrate and showcase the beauty of East Asian culture, allowing customers to enjoy a perfect blend of elegance, functionality, and cultural richness in their homes.

 

Where are your products made?

Our products are primarily made in East Asia, including China, Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea.

 

How do you ensure the quality and authenticity of your products?

We work directly with artists, producers, and farmers to source and create unique and high-quality products. Additionally, we carefully inspect each product before shipping it to our customers.

 

Are your products eco-friendly?

Definitely! We’re dedicated to caring for the planet by choosing sustainable materials such as wood, bamboo, and ceramic. Plus, we minimise waste by shipping orders in reused or recycled packaging whenever possible.

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Gohobi Hand-painted Floral Vase
Elaine G. (Ramsgate, GB)
Beautiful Vase

Received this vase (style c) as a birthday present. It is beautiful. Heavier than I expected, which is good and this finish is lovely. Artwork is very delicate and the vase has a lovely smooth, tactile finish.

Very happy about this Gaiwan cup

I am very happy receiving this cup, quality is superb. Already annoying my tea ceremonies. What would be nice is to have some kind of first use instructions how to prepare this cup is it's needed at all? Another idea for the shop would be having some kind of tea samples to order or add one to the package as a gift to try out.

Beautiful cup! A little pricey, but very w...

Beautiful cup! A little pricey, but very well made and good size.

Absolutely stunning piece. I use it every...

Absolutely stunning piece. I use it every morning for my tea / gratitude ritual and it has really helped me take a few moments to check in and be present, and I wouldn't have felt as much gravity if it weren't as beautifully crafted as it is, extremely high quality, beautiful to look at & touch & most importantly of all, brews the perfect amount of tea. Fast delivery too! Thankyou Gohobi

Gorgeous ikebana pot, sits proudly in the...

Gorgeous ikebana pot, sits proudly in the private dining room at the Four Season Hotel at Ten Trinity Square in London. Great delivery and packaging, great customer service. Beautiful pot. Many thanks

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Gohobi Wood placemats Resin placemats 5 sizes luxury epoxy tea drink placemat unique handmade tableware Japanese wooden drinkware unique
Daisy R. (Ashburn, US)
I did question whether I needed to spend a...

I did question whether I needed to spend as much as this on place mats, but I'm so glad I did. I absolutely love them, I get complimented on them every time people come round for dinner, and I loved the coaster that came with my order. Very happy with the quality and this product and would definitely say if you're in two minds on purchasing these, buy them, you won't be disappointed that you did.

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Gohobi Handmade Ceramic Tea Spoon
Loulabelle S. (Ashburn, US)
Adore them soooo much I've not used them 🥰

Adore them soooo much I've not used them 🥰

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LAST ONE Gohobi Hand painted Bamboo Stone Black Teapot Ceramic Chinese Gongfu tea Kung fu tea Japanese Chado
E.B. (Ashburn, US)
Love this, was exactly as pictured, gorgeo...

Love this, was exactly as pictured, gorgeous little teapot, really good quality and very well packaged

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Gohobi Dachshund Dog Chopstick Rest
Susan K. (Ashburn, US)
Gohobi have supplied a really cute chopsti...

Gohobi have supplied a really cute chopstick stand however, I am using it as my paintbrush stand. It is exactly as described and is great value and quality. I just love it and it has been much admired.

These are absolutely adorable and look exc...

These are absolutely adorable and look excellent on my tea table

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Gohobi Acacia Wooden Serving Tray
Robyn D. (Ashburn, US)
Its the perfect size, exactly like the pic...

Its the perfect size, exactly like the picture, I got it as a tray to have all my herbal loose leaf teas on so I can keep it altogether

I absolutely love this item!

I absolutely love this item!

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Gohobi Handmade ceramic tea cup Chinese Gongfu tea Kung fu tea Japanese Teacup small green tea cup [Old rock mud collection]
Mattias H. (Ashburn, US)
Stunningly beautiful little cup. I like!

Stunningly beautiful little cup. I like!

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Gohobi Classic Gongfu Tea Towel
Mattias H. (Ashburn, US)
The towels are soft, absorbent, and feel l...

The towels are soft, absorbent, and feel luxurious to the touch. But what really stood out to me was the exceptional customer service I received. Not only did they promptly deliver my order, but they also included an extra towel free of charge, which was a really nice gesture. This company's generosity and commitment to customer satisfaction is truly impressive. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for high-quality towels and outstanding customer service. Thank you for a great shopping experience!

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Gohobi Handmade Tall Glass Tea Cup
Mattias H. (Ashburn, US)
Incredibly nice little glasses. I am very...

Incredibly nice little glasses. I am very happy! Can really recommend this company on Etsy. They are generous and have amazing quality.

Love it, really cute,makes me smile

Love it, really cute,makes me smile

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Gohobi Handcrafted Wooden Ragdoll Cat Ornament
Elizabeth B. (Ashburn, US)
'5 stars review from Elizabeth'

'5 stars review from Elizabeth'

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Gohobi Irregular Acacia Wooden Serving Tray
Véronique L. (Ashburn, US)
I had also ordered the big cherry blossom...

I had also ordered the big cherry blossom incense burner and upon the seller's recommendation I have a gorgeous but functional ornament.
Super product with richly coloured wood.

Lovely tea-light holder. Reassuringly wei...

Lovely tea-light holder. Reassuringly weighty - made from cast iron so unlikely to tip over easily. Looks great with lit tea light in it but is just as good as a quirky ornament when not lit. It's in the window this afternoon for Holocaust Memorial day - 27th Jan.

Lovely item , neat ,clean lines , quality...

Lovely item , neat ,clean lines , quality , and great price !

Look same like in the picture very beautif...

Look same like in the picture very beautiful

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Gohobi Shadowy Blue Porcelain Vase
Diane M. (Ashburn, US)
Gorgeous item will def be buying more

Gorgeous item will def be buying more

Stunning absolutely gorgeous. I love this...

Stunning absolutely gorgeous. I love this mat.

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Gohobi Wooden Resin Coaster
Simon W. (Ashburn, US)
Great quality and great natural smell to t...

Great quality and great natural smell to them really pleased

'5 stars review from Ann'

'5 stars review from Ann'