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Japanese traditional patterns can be found on kimonos, tenugui hand towels and all manner of other small Japanese items. Learning their names and origins reveals their auspicious meanings and the ...
A Chinese anime fan says she was detained and interrogated by police after she wore traditional Japanese dress to pose for photos in the eastern city of Suzhou, sparking heated debate on China’s ...
To see officially designated traditional crafts of Japan all in one place, visit the Japan Traditional Craft Center on the first and second floors of Metropolitan Plaza, 1-11-1, Nishi Ikebukuro ...
The national dress of Japan, Dua's kimono was white and decorated with a red and yellow floral pattern. The traditional Japanese garment is usually worn with an obi, which Dua adhered to by adding ...
Each bag contains eight mini waffles, and all you have to do is heat them in a 400°F oven for 12 to 15 minutes before digging in to enjoy. You can also pop them into the air fryer or microwave if ...
These Japanese paper fans are made from rattan and traditional Japanese paper (washi). A modern take on the traditional Japanese craft, the fan is a beautiful o ...
See the Mesmerizing Interlocking Geometric Patterns Produced With This Ancient Japanese Woodworking Technique The art form, known as kumiko, is now practiced by designers from around the world ...
'The Art of Japanese Dyeing Patterns' is a small catalog of sorts on tenugui (dyed Japanese cotton towel) maker Kamawanu, and where the book excels is in its photography.
These traditional Japanese fans feature your favourite movies and cartoon characters. Decorative fan brand Hidari Uchiwa is releasing 100 new designs with a twist on the traditional wood-and-paper ...
Traditional Japanese patterns not only look beautiful but are said to bring good luck, so you could argue that these are the luckiest crepes in Japan. The store recently shared images of three crepe ...
As well as their practical use in creating cooling breezes, Japanese fans are known for their aesthetic qualities. The two main varieties are the flat uchiwa and the sensu or folding fan.
In the latest installment of our Designer D.I.Y. series, learn how to breathe new life into old clothes with a classic sashiko stitch. By Elizabeth Paton Illustrations by Samantha Hahn What to do ...