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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.

candle burning, japanese candles

The Flame That Doesn’t Drip

other crafts

Mar 9, 2026

aji stone, aji ishi, stone work, japanese materials, japanese design

The Diamond of Granite

stones

Mar 6, 2026

okiagari, hariko, okiagari koboshi, red, black, Japanese dolls, Japanese folk dolls

The Doll That Never Stays Down

metals

Mar 2, 2026

myochin hibashi, wind chime, fuurin chimes, bells, made in Japan, forging

When Armor Became Music

metals

Feb 27, 2026

onta yaki, pottery, japanese pottery, soba

300 Year Legacy, From Father to Son

ceramics

Feb 23, 2026

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