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 Vanishing 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).
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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.