Want to learn how a formal tea gathering, also called Chaji (茶事) is conducted? In Chaji, the guests first enter the waiting room. Leaving their belongings (coat, bag, ect.) that are not used during Chaji in the waiting room, the guests then move to the waiting bench. Normally the bench is situated in the tea …
In my previous blog post I showed you Kosaka-san’s sketch sketch with aobana ink. Once the sceth was completed, Kosaka-san disassembled and stitched back the kimono fabric into the long narrow shape. The next step is to directly place paste dye on the lines of the aobana ink sketch. In a similar way as using …
The Tokyo Olympics will begin in 11 days. Sadly, not only foreign visitors but also Japanese spectators are excluded from the stadium due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I feel sorry for all the people in Japan, including local business and volunteers, who were so much looking forward to this event. No spectators, no tourists to …
Yuzen is a resist dyeing technique that became the fashion for kimono at the end of the 17th century in Japan. Applying paste dye directly to fabric to prevent color transfer to other areas, Yuzen technique enables creating elaborate freehand designs with multiple colors. The first step is to sketch design on the white fabric …
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The first Senses from Japan in Whidbey Island was held on June 6. As a trial, it was a private event with 6 guests. Two of my friends who are now permanent residents of this island filled with nature and artists helped me put it together. The event, I would say, was a great success! …
It’s been a while since I posted the progress of this project. The project has been going on but it’s me to blame not updating you about it. I’m sorry. Based upon my feedback, Mr. Katsuyama made the second medashi, this time without gold thread. The pink color is gone, too. Only bluish colors. Maybe …
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Azalea is in full bloom in my yard, so I decided to cut out one of the branches and make an Ikebana – well, I ended up making three. The first one is the featured photo. Just like you expect tension in writing, you want some tension in Ikebana. The contrast between mass and lack …
At this time of the year, Senses from Japan Spring would be happening. Last year it was canceled. This year it’s not happening….. At least can I replicate the 20-30 minutes demonstration that would normally occur at the event on this blog post? Introduction “Welcome to Senses from Japan. Many thanks to Fran’s Chocolates for …
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