Rakugo / Story Teller Figurines | Hakuin & Otafuku
Stories are told throughout the world as a way for people and communities to communicate. Words of warning, morals, lessons, and most importantly, entertainment, have been spread through the art of...
Sosaku Kokeshi / Artistry Embodied in Wood
The art of Sosaku, (Creative), and modern Kokeshi doll making began in the early 1940s, grew and flourished in the 1950s, and well into the 70s. This 30+ year period produced the greatest, most end...
Japanese Textiles / Discovering The Power of The Garment in Everyday Life
The Textile arts have played a prominent part in the cultural history of Japan. The Kimono and Obi became Japan’s national dress during the 19th Century, and particularly after the opening of Japa...