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The Shimenawa and the sacred weaves in Japanese animism

The Shimenawa and the sacred weaves in Japanese animism

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The art of Takezaiku in Bento-bako and the durability of bamboo weaving

The art of Takezaiku in Bento-bako and the durability of bamboo weaving

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The Irori and the Culture of the Domestic Hearth in Traditional Japanese Homes

The Irori and the Culture of the Domestic Hearth in Traditional Japanese Homes

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A thick, intricately braided shimenawa made of golden rice straw, adorned with white zigzag paper shide, gracefully draped over the ancient gnarled branch of a large cedar tree, suggesting a sacred boundary within a serene forest.

The Shimenawa and the sacred weaves in Japanese animism

A beautifully crafted bamboo bento box, showcasing intricate Yotsume-ami weaving patterns, placed on a light wooden table in a contemporary Japanese kitchen with soft daylight.

The art of Takezaiku in Bento-bako and the durability of bamboo weaving

An Irori, a traditional Japanese sunken hearth, radiating a warm glow, with a Jizai-kagi suspended above, set within the interior of an old Minka farmhouse.

The Irori and the Culture of the Domestic Hearth in Traditional Japanese Homes

A traditional Japanese donabe pot, filled with bubbling food, sits centrally on a rustic wooden stove in a cozy, warm-lit Japanese home kitchen.

The Donabe clay pot: Japan’s secret to slow cooking

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