Eight styles of Chud Thai take centre stage at Tokyo National Museum
Specialists to discuss Thai dress and craftsmanship The programme will include special lectures by Assistant Professor Dr…
The Art of Kyoto’s Delicate Openwork Fans
Sukashi uchiwa, or openwork fans, feature delicate cut-out patterns incorporated into their bamboo, wood or paper frames. The…
Kuramae, Tokyo: A New Generation of Craft and Design
Traditional craftsmen and young designers are combining to create a new Kuramae. Originally home to the Tokyo rice…
Timber Land: Inside Japan’s Hida Furniture Festival
The Hida region of Japan has roots in woodworking that stretch back to the 6th century, when 100…
Wardrobe Treatment: Tokyo’s luxury dry-cleaning revolution
In the rough and tumble of Japan’s wash-and-go laundry market, we visit a drycleaner that values service over…
Conde House: Japan’s Craft Furniture Maker Rooted in Wood
When flying into the Japanese city of Asahikawa, it’s easy to see why timber has become such an…
Japanese Ikebana inspires Sureena Chowdhri’s new vision for Indian summer dressing
In fashion, inspiration often travels across geographies, cultures, and disciplines. For designer Sureena Chowdhri, the starting point for…