What is urushi?
Have you ever heard of Urushi? Also called Japanese or Chinese lacquer in English, the name indicates that the habitat…
Design and Illustration by Lena Fritzsche
Design and Illustration by Lena Fritzsche
Have you ever heard of Urushi? Also called Japanese or Chinese lacquer in English, the name indicates that the habitat…
During Design Week Kyoto, I participated in a workshop at Benrido. Benrido Collotype Atelier is one of four printing workshops…
Kyoto has a long tradition of Japanese craftsmanship and manufacturing. For outsiders, it’s usually difficult to look behind the scenes…
With water-soluble colours, such as watercolour, ink or tempera, you can achieve a variety of effects. Some artists work more…
My wish is to develop modern designs inspired by traditional craftsmanship. That’s why I occasionally visit Shokunin (Japanese for “masters”)…
In Kogei no Sato (Traditional Craft Village) in Akiu, Sendai, one can get to know and experience old Japanese handicraft…
Do you know TOKYOmaniacs? Denny’s blog “Tokyo, der Moloch und ich” has long been known in German-speaking countries. About three…
The time has come: We have the year 2019, the year of the boar – time to go hog wild!…
Material: Scissors, glue Colours (printing, acrylic, tempera or poster colour) Brush, sponge or cloth to apply paint Stable cardboard Paper…
This August, together with my friend Miki I visited the small town of Arimatsu near Nagoya-city to attend a small…
