03Sep
The Donabe clay pot: Japan’s secret to slow cooking
The Donabe, a Japanese earthenware pot, transforms slow cooking into a rich, flavorful experience. Crafted
Tag: Iconic Objects
01Sep
The Jūnihitoe and the refined art of layered textiles in Japanese tradition
Worn by ladies of the Heian court, the Jūnihitoe was a twelve-layered garment, representing the
01Sep
Suribachi and Surikogi: The grooved ceramic mortar and wooden pestle
The Suribachi (ceramic mortar) and Surikogi (wooden pestle) are fundamental tools in Japanese cuisine, central
29Aug
Chokin metalworking and the art of engraving in decorative objects
Chokin metalwork, an excellence in Japanese engraving and embossing, transforms copper, silver, and bronze into
28Aug
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
28Aug
The Fude brush and instrument preparation in Japanese painting
The Fude is the traditional Japanese brush, an essential tool for Shodō calligraphy and Sumi-e
