Learning the Art of Furoshiki in Tokyo
A wine bag, a book holder, a laptop carrier: one cloth, many creative possibilities. Furoshiki is simple and ingenious. You grab one side of the cloth and fold it with the other side. Wrap, carry, transform a gift…
Inside Kawai Kanjiro’s House in Kyoto
When I was in Tokyo, the owner of Café Cha Dance mapped out her recommendations for my upcoming trip to Kyoto. Kawai Kanjiro's house was at the top of her list. I was completely unfamiliar with his work, which made me more curious.
Art Atelier du Travail: Taking on Leathercraft in Nakameguro
I traded the New York City heat for the staggering Tokyo humidity on a hot June day. Excited to meet a Japanese leather craft maker, I made my way to the residential part of Nakameguro, a trendy neighborhood of Tokyo, to meet Ryo the artisan and his wife Aya, owners of Art Atelier du Travail.
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