The wonderful diverse artisan pieces have arrived from Japan. For this year for Christmas season, I picked the objects that bring you more blessing of earth and handwork. Pottery by Kae Takada is made solely by hand without wheeling machine. The texture of her work has bronzy,
Read MoreIt is believed, lighting a candle may call to mind your ancestors or those who are far away. Perhaps the flickering of the flame feels like it is speaking to us.. Wick is made by winding dried grass around hollow cord of Japanese Washi paper which is
Read MoreLocated in Noto Peninsula, the north of Ishikawa Prefecture, Takazawa Candle produces Japanese candles since 1892. In their small productions room, there are about 10 people are working on each process, one making wick and another shaping candles. The stove for melting
Read MoreTraditional Japanese candles are made of natural plants such as fruits of wax trees, rice, rape flowers, or Urushi (sumac) tree. Wick is made of Washi paper wrapped with rush grass. The flame is larger and brighter than
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