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What is Kakishibu?

j-okini Sep 20, 2021

The word ‘Kakishibu’ comes from ‘Kaki’, which means ‘persimmon’ and ‘shibu’ which means ‘bitter or sour’. Kakishibu is a traditional Japanese art of dyeing method, using un-ripened persimmon, which has a history of over 1000 years. It is ...

All About Kokeshi Dolls

j-okini Jun 25, 2021

What are Kokeshi dolls? Simply said, Kokeshi are Japanese dolls with no arms or legs which were originally designed as toys for children. These uniquely made dolls have been crafted for hundreds of years ...

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Red Fuji by Katsushika Hokusai

j-okini Oct 24, 2020

Red Fuji by Katsushika Hokusai, I remember this art by this name. However, the proper name of this wood print is called 凱風快晴 (Gaifu kaisei) – Fine Wind, Clear Morning. This is the work of Katsushika Hokusai ...

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What is Furoshiki and how can you use it?

j-okini Oct 24, 2020

Have you heard about Furoshiki but you don’t know what it is exactly and how to use it? Here is an article to solve your questions. To start with, Furoshiki is a squared shaped ...