Physically Furoshiki is a piece of square cloth made for wrapping gift and carrying things developed in early 1600s. But the definition of Furoshiki is much more: it's an art and a culture. Furoshiki's folding and binding method is developed from thoughtful mind and wisdom:
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 MoreOnline Shop introduced in annabelle issue 18/17.
Read MoreAuf der nördlichsten Insel Japans, Hokkaido, befindet sich der Sitz von DI SER. Yasuyuki Shinohara, der Besitzer, Naturapoteker und Bauer kümmert sich selber um seine rund 10,000 Rosen. Gegründet 1999, ist seine Firma
Read MoreMaekake = Japanische Schürze
Maekake ist ein traditioneller Stil der japanischen Schürze. 'Mae' bedeutet 'Vorne' und 'Kake' kommt vom Verb 'Kakeru' ='Hängen'. Das Aussehen und der Stil von Maekake reicht bis
Monpe ist eine spezifischen Art der Hose, die ursprünglich im 17. Jahrhundert im Norden als alternative Hakama (=Hose über Kimono) getragen wurde. Wegen des einfacheren Schnittes war es für alltägliche Arbeit sowie für Bauern sehr geeignet. Es war
Read MoreJune's Choice is is a project of passion by June von Bonin, Software Engineer, and Alain Leclerc von Bonin, Designer. They are the heads behind VisualContext, a digital communication business in Zurich.
Read MoreSince 1600s Binchotan Charcoal has been used in Japan. In Kishu (Wakayama) is the region where good quality Binchotan Charcoals has been traditionally produced. They are extremely hard like steel and have countless number of porous pores on surface. These pores help remove unwanted chemicals from tap
Read MoreHanafukin is an original item produced by Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten, whose history dates back to 1800s starting as a linen weaver. Originally they were producing 'Kaya' which is Japanese term for
Read MoreNZZ am Sonntag Stil on 14.05.17 features Japan introducing local restaurants and stores based in Zurich.
Read MoreImabari is a city located in Ehime prefecture and the towels produced in Imabari is well known as high quality towels in Japan. Before being allowed to put on the product the certification as an authorised Imabarai towel,
Read MoreShinwazen is a hidden little shop located in district 4 who offers the top quality ingredient and tableware from Japan. To cook authentic Japanese dishes at home, this shop is highly recommended.
Read MoreTenugui is Japanese term for a piece of cotton cloth. Dyeing method is called ''Chusen-zome'' that dates back to the Meiji Period more then 100 years ago and it is still
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
Read MoreKasuri is Japanese term for Ikat fabric, which is originated from India.It is known for its patterns with blurred edge. Kasuri is woven often with cotton yarn.
Japanese folks started wearing Kasuri since
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