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Sashiko, Kimonos & History
A recent BBC Culture story by Bel Jacobs: The 300-year-old Japanese method of upcycling explores the method of sashiko. Sashiko emerged through necessity, particularly in poor rural areas, during the Edo period. "Cotton came late to the north of Japan," explains craft...
Intricate Ragamala: “the Garland of Memories”
Ragamala (or Raagmala) refers to a traditional Indian art form of miniature paintings that visually depict musical modes (ragas) and their associated moods, seasons, and times of day, symbolizing a "garland of melodies". It also refers to a specific poetic composition...
jewelry boxes: safe keeping, sentiment and sparkle
Jewelry boxes have captivated hearts and minds for centuries, serving as both functional storage solutions and artistic expressions of culture and craftsmanship. From ancient civilizations that used simple containers to safeguard their treasured adornments, to the...
Some warm, fuzzy things for you
the Flora Glassware COLLECTION: Konan Tanigami (1879-1928)
[ez-toc] 15% OFF SETS of 4+ GLASSES These items display stunning floral imagery, following the tradition of Japanese kacho-e (depictions of flowers and birds). Konan Tanigami, a prominent Nihon-ga artist from 1879 to 1928, is celebrated for his exceptional...
Fine Art Focus: Joan Miró
Joan Miró Ferra was born April 20, 1893, in Barcelona. At the age of 14, he went to business school in Barcelona and also attended La Lonja’s Escuela Superior de Artes Industriales y Bellas Artes in the same city. Upon completing three years of art studies, he took a...