Traditional Japanese crafts, home and event decorations that will instantly improve your environment.
I made beautiful flowers with colourful gift tissue paper. It takes a bit of time, but it is much easier than it looks. I love the texture and 3D dimension they have, perfect for a centerpiece or to decorate any…
Nestled within the bustling city of Fukuoka, the Ohori Park Japanese Garden offers a serene escape for visitors. Established in 1984, this meticulously curated garden features an array of Japanese pine trees, artfully arranged bushes, striking rocks, meandering streams, stepping…
I visited the most beautiful paper lamp shop in Ssamzigil, a shopping mall specializing in Korean crafts. The lamps, carefully crafted with hanji, a traditional Korean paper, came in many different sizes and colours. Despite their delicate appearance, the owner…
This post is all about making a DIY banner for any celebration in 11 quick steps. Transforming your space for any celebration is effortless with DIY tiny flags as a banner. Simplicity meets creativity in this step-by-step guide, proving that…
This blog post is all about changing up your environment with the Japanese traditional craft of ikebana flower arrangement. Embark on a journey into the enchanting world of Ikebana flower arrangement, a centuries-old Japanese art form that diverges distinctly from…
In the vibrant landscape of Japanese fabric dyeing, I found myself at the exclusive studio ROKETSU Dyeing Studio YAMAMOTO offering workshops on the time-honored Roketsu technique. Roketsu, a traditional method steeped in ancient practices, unfolds as hot liquid wax embraces…
I’ve been looking into washi paper-making workshops for a while now and I was quite happy to find Kamitowa Kyoto that would offer beginner workshops in English and I am certain that anyone visiting would have a great time doing…
Papillon This was such an unexpected find, a hole in the wall. I walked past this coffee shop a few times and never noticed it. I am so glad eventually did! The interior has a Korean minimalistic style, perfect to…
As you probably already know, Kyoto has a very long history and many traditional crafts that are still being practiced today. But have you heard of Kyo-Yuzen? It’s a 300-year-old textile dyeing technique that originated in Kyoto and is famous…