A Japanese Enamel Tie Bar for a Promotion Gift: Start with Their Style
Choosing a promotion gift? Consider when they wear a tie, their preferred colours and the fit before exploring a Japanese enamel tie bar.
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From Dolls to the Entryway: Edo Kimekomi in a Modern Home
What is Edo kimekomi? Discover how a Japanese doll-making technique finds new life in a tray and a beckoning cat made with students and artisans.
Can You Use Japanese Crafts Every Day? Start with Care
A practical guide to using Japanese crafts every day, with specific care advice for Mashiko pottery and hand-dyed Ise cotton.
Japanese Housewarming Gifts for a Home in the Making
A new address calls for a gift, but it can be hard to picture the space behind the door. Do they already have a kitchen full of plates? Is there room for …
How to Choose Japanese Artisan Gifts for Everyday Life
Choosing a Japanese artisan gift can feel difficult: Will it suit the recipient’s taste? Will they actually use it? The best choice is not necessarily the…
How to Bring Japanese Craft into Everyday Life
Japanese craftsmanship is often presented as something precious, formal, or reserved for special occasions. In reality, many traditional objects were made…
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