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28.07.2019
Linking tradition to the future through handworks, Traditional paper framer “Mannendo.”
Traditional Crafts
Some of my friends are Calligraphy artists, and they sometimes talk about mounting their artworks. I've seen their completed wo.....continue
Before I knew it, I was going for a textile dyeing artist – Sarasa Kino
Traditional Crafts
One day, I visited an exhibition held at Sesshinin in Hakata. I was not expecting to see dyeing products, but it caught my atte.....continue
The environment had a significant impact on my life – Shofu Koyama
Arts
I had an opportunity to talk to a calligraphy artist, Shofu Koyama. I asked why she decided to pursue the path and where her pa.....continue
Discovered the depth of brush, ink, and Washi (Traditional Japanese paper) – Kaoru Goto
Arts
I met Kaoru Goto, a Bokuga (An ink painting) artist, about ten years ago. At that time, she was a Kirie (The art of paper cutti.....continue
Let’s make your own face mask at home
Life
I always wear face mask and take pocket tissue papers everywhere I go during hay fever season.  When I go to the grocery s.....continue
Ikkanbari, one of quite unique traditional techniques in Japan
Traditional Crafts
One of my friends showed me a unique bag which was covered with kimono cloths and washi. That was my first encounter with Ikkan.....continue