Kanzashi are Japanese hair ornaments that are often used to pair with kimono. They can come in a variety of styles, including pins, beautiful fabric…

Tsumami zaiku: cloth pinching craft Tsumami zaiku つまみ細工 is a traditional Japanese craft that dates back to the Edo Period used to create beautiful ornaments,…

Working wonders in liquid resin and wire, Kazamidori 風碧 is a talented artist who creates both works to decorate your home and to accessorize your…

Geishas and maikos (apprentice geishas) in the hanamachi entertainment quarters of Gion and Pontocho gathered on January 7 to participate in a yearly ceremony to…