Long ago a wide variety of everyday Japanese items such as clothes, hats, bags or dishware were made by layering and laminating quality washi (paper) with the juice of raw persimmons -...
This very handsome, iron-artisan made saucer made in Northern Honshu, Japan might look dainty for a cast iron vessel but don't be fooled - this little flower is strong and will likely...
We can pretty much guarantee you'll fall in love with this... Please don't blame us for any ongoing addiction. The making of Japanese incense, like most things the Japanese turn...
We found these two gorgeous, hand-stitched table mats in a little handicraft shop in Aomori, far northern Honshu, and couldn't resist. Can you? You can feel the love that went...
While this traditional paper stencil, featuring intricate Chrysanthemum flowers, was made for printing ink patterns onto seasonal textiles - we think it's rather stunning on its own and would look wonderful framed!...
While this traditional paper stencil, featuring Ume (plum) blossoms, was made for printing ink patterns onto seasonal spring textiles - we think it's rather stunning on its own and would look...