Katazome Wall Piece - Sumi nankei The rope is made and

The rope is made and tied in Shiga by a local weaver

M-sized teacup:

delightfully warm and cozy

You’ll enjoy the look and feel of swaying strands when you pass by

During each of the four sessions

Katazome Wall Piece - Sumi nankei The rope is made andThis stencil dyed linen noren is handcrafted by Kiyoe Masao and his son. They specialize in dyeing with natural materials, primarily indigo, but this is their first piece featuring the soot based ink used in traditional Japanese calligraphy. The design is inspired by the Mingei movement, which elevates the dignity of humble, functional design found in everyday artisan craft over the superfluous and ornate. The natural linen and dark sumi dye provide a