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But You Never Once Honoured Me.

by Tomo | February 12, 2024 | Life Wisdom | 4 Comments

Who Made What? At the birth of Mingei - folkcrafts- movement a century ago, the founders were amazed at the beauty daily utilitarian objects possessed. The beauty or even value usually went unnoticed. Few of these products, naturally, bore the makers' names. Why...

Used Cloth Only

by Tomo | January 3, 2024 | Tangible Wisdom | 0 Comments

Kinuyo said “I only use second-hand cloth.” I knew she did, but never thought it was the “only” material she used. “Or scraps,” she added. “It’s interesting to me that some parts of a piece of cloth get picked up to be used for dresses or bags, and some happen to be...

You see? You see?

by Tomo | November 25, 2023 | Life Wisdom | 2 Comments

The reasons to stay bare It was the time when I was the only person living in the temple, except, of course, Oshosama. Some people would come by to help with cleaning and maintenance every day, but I still had a full on my plate. Grass to be plucked, meals to be...