Setamono Japanese Homeware

Setamono Japanese Homeware Setamono Japanese Homeware is based in The Old Cape Quarter Lifestyle Development, Cape Town and has

WELCOME TO SETAMONO, AFRICA'S ULTIMATE HOME FOR ALL THINGS BEAUTIFUL, JAPANESE AND FUNCTIONAL - CLICK BELOW TO SHOP THE RANGES.

A beautiful bowl is easy to choose. The right one is something else.At Setamono, we look for Japanese tableware that wor...
11/09/2026

A beautiful bowl is easy to choose. The right one is something else.

At Setamono, we look for Japanese tableware that works as beautifully as it looks.

The shape, texture, glaze and proportions all change how food is presented and experienced.

From everyday meals to long meals with friends, the right piece can make even a simple dish feel considered.

That's what we're looking for when we choose what comes to Setamono.

And there’s more on the way. 🍵 New tableware has landed and will be coming soon to the online store.

What makes a piece of tableware special to you — the shape, glaze, texture or something else?

Explore our Japanese tableware collection via the link in our bio.

Why Don't Japanese Teacups Have Handles?🍵Meet the Yunomi, a traditional Japanese teacup designed without a handle.The sm...
08/09/2026

Why Don't Japanese Teacups Have Handles?🍵

Meet the Yunomi, a traditional Japanese teacup designed without a handle.

The smaller form allows you to hold the cup in your hands and appreciate the warmth, aroma and flavour of the tea.

There's something wonderfully simple about the ritual:

Pour. Hold. Sip. Notice.

Sometimes Japanese tableware doesn't ask you to do more.

It asks you to pay more attention.

Have you ever used a Yunomi? Tell us what you love about it below.

Explore our collection of Japanese teacups via the link in our bio.

A new season. A new chapter. 🌿September marks the beginning of spring in South Africa, and it feels like the perfect tim...
04/09/2026

A new season. A new chapter. 🌿

September marks the beginning of spring in South Africa, and it feels like the perfect time to slow down, reset and appreciate the everyday rituals that shape our days.

From the tea we brew to the bowls we eat from, Japanese culture has a beautiful way of making ordinary moments feel more considered.

What everyday ritual are you looking forward to this spring? Tell us below.

Discover more from Setamono via the link in our bio.

挑戦なくして成長なしChōsen Nakush*te Seichō Nashi“Without challenge, there is no growth.” 🇯🇵A new chapter awaits at 130 Bree Stree...
31/08/2026

挑戦なくして成長なし
Chōsen Nakush*te Seichō Nashi
“Without challenge, there is no growth.” 🇯🇵

A new chapter awaits at 130 Bree Street - with a ground-floor store and The Chef's Gallery on the first floor, opening 1st October.

Our online store never closes.

We’ll see you on Bree Street. 🤍

28/08/2026

A good knife changes the way you cook. 🔪

At Setamono, our Japanese knife collection from Seki Kanetsugu brings together four distinct ranges — each with its own character, construction and feel.

Miyabi Isshin — AUS8, Aichi steel, chosen for sharpness, durability and corrosion resistance, with a natural rosewood handle.

ZUIUN — Damascus steel, the highest quality cutlery steel SPG2.

SHIUN — VG-10 high-carbon stainless steel with a three-layer construction, designed for sharpness, edge retention and corrosion resistance.

Heptagon — VG-10 three-layer core material is a high-carbon stainless steel containing cobalt, resulting in a highly hard and sharp blade.

From everyday cooking to professional kitchens, each range offers something different.

Which one would you choose? 🔪

Explore the Japanese knife collection → link in bio.

This is our final day in de Waterkant. 🤍 Before the doors close, we'd love to see you one more time. Come browse slowly,...
25/08/2026

This is our final day in de Waterkant. 🤍

Before the doors close, we'd love to see you one more time.

Come browse slowly, say hello, and take a piece of this chapter with you.

We close for trade at 5pm.

Our online store never closes.

A showroom built for chefs. 🍽️Our new first-floor Chefs Gallery on Bree Street lets hospitality operators see, touch and...
21/08/2026

A showroom built for chefs. 🍽️

Our new first-floor Chefs Gallery on Bree Street lets hospitality operators see, touch and compare Japanese tableware and equipment in person.

Source at wholesale for any concept, with guidance from first idea to final service.

Visits are by appointment.

Schedule an Appointment → link in bio.

Something for the trade is coming to Bree Street. 🍽️This week we're introducing the Chefs Gallery - our new first-floor ...
19/08/2026

Something for the trade is coming to Bree Street. 🍽️

This week we're introducing the Chefs Gallery - our new first-floor showroom for chefs, restaurants and hospitality professionals.

Expect new Japanese ceramics, handmade Konro grills, and unique Japanese ingredients imported exclusively to Setamono - alongside our wider range of tableware and equipment for the trade.

Wholesale, made personal.

Schedule an Appointment.

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Cape Town

Opening Hours

Monday 09:30 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:30 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:30 - 17:00
Thursday 09:30 - 17:00
Friday 09:30 - 17:00
Saturday 09:30 - 14:00
Sunday 09:30 - 14:00

Telephone

0727198183

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