TGS Tortoise General Store

TGS Tortoise General Store Address : 12701-12705 Venice Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90066
Phone : 310-396-7335
Mail : hello@tortoisel

The Corn Tenugui 🌽returns each year as part of Kamawanu’s seasonal collection, inspired by one of Japan’s most iconic su...
05/30/2026

The Corn Tenugui 🌽returns each year as part of Kamawanu’s seasonal collection, inspired by one of Japan’s most iconic summer foods. From countryside harvests to festival food stalls, corn is a cherished symbol of the season. Yaki Tomorokoshi—grilled corn glazed with soy sauce—is a beloved summer snack enjoyed throughout Japan.

This time, we wrapped the tenugui to look like fresh picked corn, bringing the design to life.
Playful and simple, and just as multi-functional as any tenugui, of course!

The bright colors of the Corn Tenugui and our other summertime selection are an easy way to welcome summer into your home.

Introducing a TGS exclusive! The Japanese katakana phrase: トータスジェネラルストア is rendered in a custom-designed, manga-style fo...
05/09/2026

Introducing a TGS exclusive! The Japanese katakana phrase: トータスジェネラルストア is rendered in a custom-designed, manga-style font. Use translate on your device to see what this says!

Made in Tajimi, Japan, at a factory known for its relief work rather than printed designs, our diner-style mug is subtly tactile and is as pleasing visually as it is to hold in your hands.

The ability to create the relief work without a custom mold is a highly specialized process and makes our small batch production run that much more unique.

The result of this collaboration is an enduringly familiar, functionally durable, and gently whimsical mug designed to work delightfully in your daily routine.

A new collection of Mitsuru Koga’s sea stone vases has arrived! A longtime favorite at Tortoise, each unique vase is a d...
05/02/2026

A new collection of Mitsuru Koga’s sea stone vases has arrived! A longtime favorite at Tortoise, each unique vase is a dialogue between the artist and the ocean.

Each piece begins as a stone shaped naturally by the ocean and then collected along the shore. Koga then works with the natural form of each stone, adding only a subtle neck and flat base, allowing the original character of the stone to remain.

Moln means “cloud” in Sweden. Clouds float in the sky without regard for national borders or languages, representing the...
04/25/2026

Moln means “cloud” in Sweden. Clouds float in the sky without regard for national borders or languages, representing the ultimate ideal of freedom in travel.

Suitcases hold more than just what we pack. They carry the feeling of where we’re going, and over time, they gather the stories of where we’ve been. Moln designs its suitcases not as disposable objects, but as pieces meant to be used over time, supported by repair programs and ongoing care.

Designed by Fumie Shibata, the Moln suitcase collection is intended to feel comfortable in the hand, like a finely crafted leather bag.

Metal fittings, stitching, and belts are reminiscent of leather goods, while Hinomoto wheels transform even the largest model into an effortless, quiet companion.

A collaboration between Maho Motoyama and Fukunaga Paper Company.Beginning as a single flat template, this piece transfo...
03/24/2026

A collaboration between Maho Motoyama and Fukunaga Paper Company.
Beginning as a single flat template, this piece transforms into a colorful, palm-sized three-dimensional paper sculpture. What first appears as a graphic composition gradually develops into volume, structure, and form.
Once assembled, it functions both as an object and a container. It can be displayed as a sculptural element or used to hold small items such as pens or paper clips.
The act of making is central to the work. The process of building becomes a way to engage with the form, offering a sense of participation in its final expression.

Paper glue required, not included.

We’re hosting a special tea tasting with Kotaro Shinbara of Susumuya, a fourth generation tea master and Japanese tea ad...
03/07/2026

We’re hosting a special tea tasting with Kotaro Shinbara of Susumuya, a fourth generation tea master and Japanese tea advocate. Stop by and enjoy a casual tasting of teas from Kagoshima, Japan.

Featuring Sencha, Kuki Hoji cha, Genmai cha, and Satsuma tea, available in both loose leaf and tea bag styles, along with three kinds of matcha.

Saturday, March 6, 1 PM to 3 PM
Sunday, March 7, 12 PM to 2 PM

At the event, you’ll have the opportunity to taste the full selection from Susumuya Chaya, the tea producer and blender, including four loose leaf teas, four tea bags, and three matcha varieties.

Tensegrity, a term formed from tension and integrity, describes a structural principle in which opposing forces are held...
02/14/2026

Tensegrity, a term formed from tension and integrity, describes a structural principle in which opposing forces are held in continuous equilibrium. First articulated by Buckminster Fuller and given sculptural form by Kenneth Snelson, it proposes an elegant premise: stability can arise not from mass alone, but from the precise calibration of forces.

In these works, rigid rods appear to hover, suspended within a network of fine stainless steel cables. Elements in compression never meet; they are kept in position by a field of tension that both separates and binds them. The structure reads as impossibly light, yet it is exacting in its mathematics. What seems effortless is the result of disciplined proportion and measured force.
The poetry of tensegrity lies in this disciplined restraint. Compression and tension exist in mutual reliance, each defining the other. The eye perceives levity; the mind recognizes equilibrium. It is engineering distilled into form.

Beyond its formal clarity, tensegrity echoes systems found in nature, from cellular frameworks to the architecture of the human body. It suggests that coherence is often invisible, that order is frequently sustained by relationships rather than by weight.
This piece is neither simply model nor solely sculpture. It is a meditation on structure itself, an object that renders the invisible visible and introduces a quiet equilibrium into the space it inhabits.
Available now in our online store.

Ryosuke Yazaki’s sculptures are defined by a quiet and thoughtful use of material. Created with Hinoki Wood and Gofun, a...
01/18/2026

Ryosuke Yazaki’s sculptures are defined by a quiet and thoughtful use of material. Created with Hinoki Wood and Gofun, a traditional Japanese white pigment made from finely ground oyster and clam shells, the work carries a softness and depth that feels both delicate and calm. Gofun has been used in Japanese art for centuries, and its sensitivity to light, air, and the environment gives each piece a quiet, living presence.

Because the finish is organic in nature, the surface can subtly change over time. Small variations may emerge, adding depth and character rather than distraction. This reflects a wabi sabi sensibility that values natural texture, restraint, and impermanence. The white surface is never flat or fixed, responding quietly to its surroundings.
Yazaki’s sculptures invite slow, careful looking, rewarding attention through nuance, material presence, and a quiet sense of continuity rather than bold gestures

Welcoming the Year of the HorseThank you for the year behind us.Wishing you warmth and joy in the year ahead.Holiday Sea...
01/01/2026

Welcoming the Year of the Horse
Thank you for the year behind us.
Wishing you warmth and joy in the year ahead.

Holiday Season Hours🐎

We’re Closed on Jan 1st, 2nd, 2026🎍
Please note that we are closed on Mondays. (December 29th, 2025)

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12701 Venice Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA
90066

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Tuesday 1pm - 6pm
Wednesday 1pm - 6pm
Thursday 1pm - 6pm
Friday 1pm - 6pm
Saturday 1pm - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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