Humanoid Sewing Robots: A Slippery Problem
Humanoids in the past two years have increasingly been able to execute complex human-like movements. They can run faster than Usain Bolt, make coffee, decently fold laundry and can even get into fights. However, stitching more than a straight line is a struggle.
The Singer Sewing Machine and The Dakota in New York City: A Thread
You know the Dakota, at the corner of 72nd and Central Park West in New York, in front of Central Park. It is a monument of the Upper West Side, a German Renaissance castle famously recognized for being the last residence of John Lennon before he was shot in front of the building in 1980.
A Day Tour of Ōkōchi Sansō, the Film Star's Mountain Estate in Kyoto
While taking a trip to the former mountain villa (sansō) of Japanese period film star Ōkōchi Denjirō, in Arashiyama (western Kyoto), do not expect to visit a house. The property is closed to the public to maintain its integrity. However the magnificent gardens and the tea room are open to the public.
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 Belgium's Lace Tradition
I recently spent four days in Belgium on a side trip from France, where I’m from. Bruxelles! Home to the great chocolatiers, vintage shops, frites (french fries), comic books, the famous Manneken Pis, delicious gaufres (waffles), and… dentelle (lace).
