Notes on Japanese Craft
Guides to the traditions behind our collection — noren weaving, Kutani porcelain, incense culture and the quiet objects of Japanese daily life. Written by K. Morita in Osaka.
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How to Care for a Linen Noren
Care for a linen noren with gentle cleaning, complete drying, and thoughtful storage—practical steps that protect its texture, colour, and drape.
Japanese Gifts for a New Job: 6 Thoughtful Ideas
Japanese gifts for a new job: six made-in-Japan ideas that celebrate a fresh start with a useful tea cup, fan, textile, or porcelain accent.
How to Choose Japanese Gifts for Cooks
Japanese gifts for cooks: a practical way to choose handmade tea cups, linen textiles, fans, and porcelain art for the rituals around cooking.
Japanese Gifts for New Neighbors: 6 Thoughtful Ideas
Japanese gifts for new neighbors: six made-in-Japan ideas that feel useful, personal, and quietly welcoming without adding clutter to a new home.
Japanese Gifts for Parents: 6 Thoughtful Ideas
Japanese gifts for parents: six handmade ideas for a shared home, from a Kutani yunomi to a linen textile, fan, or incense piece to enjoy together.
Japanese Textile Wall Hangings: A Handmade Wall Art Guide
Japanese textile wall hangings add handmade texture to quiet rooms. Learn how to choose scale, material, motif, and placement with confidence.
Japanese Gifts for Coffee Lovers: 6 Handmade Ideas
Japanese gifts for coffee lovers: six made-in-Japan craft ideas, from a hand-painted tea cup to a fan or textile that adds meaning to a daily pause.
Japanese Gifts for Writers: 6 Thoughtful Ideas
Japanese gifts for writers: six handmade ideas for a calm creative routine, from a useful tea cup to a thoughtful desk or reading-room accent.
Japanese Gifts for Gardeners: Thoughtful Handmade Ideas
Japanese gifts for gardeners: six made-in-Japan ideas, from hand-painted tea cups to linen textiles, chosen for seasonal beauty and daily use.
How to Choose Japanese Incense for a Koro
How to choose Japanese incense for a koro: match its format, scent, and burn setup to your room for a calmer, safer, more intentional daily ritual.
Japanese Gifts for Grandparents: 6 Thoughtful Ideas
Japanese gifts for grandparents: choose a made-in-Japan tea cup, fan, textile, or home accent with practical ideas for a thoughtful everyday gift.
Japanese Retirement Gifts: 6 Thoughtful Ideas
Japanese retirement gifts for a new chapter: choose a made-in-Japan tea cup, fan, textile, or Kutani koro that is useful, personal, and lasting.