Craft Chronicles

A deeper look into the crafts and history we feature,
so you can discover what’s possible when
tradition meets thoughtful collaboration.

A deeper look into the crafts and history we feature,
so you can discover what’s possible when tradition meets thoughtful collaboration.

kimono, shibori, shibori dye

kimono, shibori, shibori dye

Japan’s Most Intricate Dyeing Technique

textiles

Dec 8, 2025

umbrella, wagasa, japanese umbrella

umbrella, wagasa, japanese umbrella

The Bamboo that Blossoms in Your Hands

bamboo

Dec 5, 2025

dolls, japanese dolls, iwatsuki dolls

dolls, japanese dolls, iwatsuki dolls

Life and Culture Captured in Miniature

woods

Dec 1, 2025

Paper Forged in Winter’s Silence

fibers

Nov 29, 2025

temari, embroidery, made in Japan

temari, embroidery, made in Japan

The Living Geometry of Sanuki Temari

textiles

Nov 24, 2025

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