Notes
visiting Masao Kozumi
The first time I saw the work of Masao Kozumi - I was struck by the level of singularity that could be present in an object of such deceptive simplicity....
visiting Masao Kozumi
The first time I saw the work of Masao Kozumi - I was struck by the level of singularity that could be present in an object of such deceptive simplicity....
visiting Masaru Kawai
On my first trip to Japan, I stumbled upon a small gallery space in Tokyo that happened to be exhibiting the work of Masaru Kawai. Elevating utilitarian everyday objects made...
visiting Masaru Kawai
On my first trip to Japan, I stumbled upon a small gallery space in Tokyo that happened to be exhibiting the work of Masaru Kawai. Elevating utilitarian everyday objects made...
sumi dyeing in okayama
Nestled into the banks of the Asahi River that runs through Okayama, this larger scale dye house specializes in one discipline; piece dyeing, or the dyeing of fabric after it's...
sumi dyeing in okayama
Nestled into the banks of the Asahi River that runs through Okayama, this larger scale dye house specializes in one discipline; piece dyeing, or the dyeing of fabric after it's...
a velvet specialist in Echizen
It is a recurring theme among the smaller and independent weavers - the juxtaposing of quiet village roads with the signature hum of a few power looms reverberating from hundred...
a velvet specialist in Echizen
It is a recurring theme among the smaller and independent weavers - the juxtaposing of quiet village roads with the signature hum of a few power looms reverberating from hundred...
dorozome in Amami Oshima
About 300 miles off the southern coast of Japan, you’ll find the subtropical island of Amami. It is home to two noteworthy exports that hold a special place in my...
dorozome in Amami Oshima
About 300 miles off the southern coast of Japan, you’ll find the subtropical island of Amami. It is home to two noteworthy exports that hold a special place in my...
weaving in Ichinomiya
Sometimes it seems the incessant commercialization of our time stands diametrically opposed to the existence of small scale, family run businesses - especially those rooted in craft, generational knowledge and...
weaving in Ichinomiya
Sometimes it seems the incessant commercialization of our time stands diametrically opposed to the existence of small scale, family run businesses - especially those rooted in craft, generational knowledge and...