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Tag: Functional Clothing

28Aug
A Japanese couple wearing padded hanten jackets, naturally spending time together beside a kotatsu in a warm contemporary Japanese home.

The Hanten and the Culture of Textile Warmth in Home Wear

The Hanten, a short padded jacket, emerged during the Edo period as an ingenious solution
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20Aug
A beautifully stitched Sashiko Hiza-kake lap blanket displaying intricate traditional Moyō geometric patterns, made from durable Momen cotton, elegantly draped over a minimalist wooden chair in a contemporary Japanese living space.

The geometric rhythm of Sashiko in contemporary textile design

Sashiko is a traditional Japanese functional embroidery technique, where the use of a thick thread
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09Jul
A neatly folded yukata, patterned with subtle blue geometric designs, resting on a traditional tatami mat next to a sliding shoji screen, bathed in soft afternoon light.

The domestic Yukata: comfort that becomes style

The yukata, a traditional Japanese garment, takes center stage during cool domestic summer evenings. Crafted
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07Jul
A Japanese man wearing a weel-worn but still stylish Noragi jacket. The main focus is the Noragi, the man is cut out the frame. Dreamy light rays. Outdoor environment.

Noragi: Functional elegance and the philosophy of reuse in everyday wear

The noragi, a traditional Japanese work garment made of cotton or hemp, embodies an aesthetic
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A traditional Magewappa bento box, crafted from light wood, sits open on a modern wooden counter, filled with a colorful, freshly prepared Japanese meal, casting a soft shadow.

The curious Japanese concept of a bento box that breathes

A large taiko drum with intricate ropes centered on a wooden stage, flanked by subtle elements hinting at Shinto offerings on one side and Buddhist liturgical items on the other.

One drum, diverse roles: taiko in Kagura and Buddhism

Flakes of katsuobushi piled beside a block of dried bonito, next to a steaming bowl of ramen, on a rustic wooden table.

Katsuobushi: the soul of perfect dashi for authentic Japanese ramen

A carefully arranged collection of traditional Japanese craft objects, including pottery, lacquered trays, and woven textiles, displayed on a low table in a serene ryokan room, embodying refined hospitality.

Experiencing a ryokan through its handcrafted objects

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