Overview
Karakami is washi woodblock-printed with nature motifs and geometric patterns. Arriving from China around 1,000 years ago, this ornamental paper came to be used in interiors as wallpaper and on sliding doors. One artisan sublimely imbues his artworks with prayer. Another strives to perfect the world of minimal, beautiful handiwork. Discover how artisans are propelling Karakami into the future through accessories, fixtures and hotel interiors, transcending the world of Japanese aesthetics.
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9 - 1Conversations: A Nishijin Textile Producer & An Architect January 21, 2021 -
9 - 2The Forests of Keihoku: Nature's Blessings Sustain the Ancient Capital February 04, 2021 -
9 - 3Conversations: The Enduring Pride of Two Venerable Families February 18, 2021 -
9 - 4Life in a Machiya: The Appreciation of Nature and Time March 18, 2021 -
9 - 5Tango Chirimen: The Finest Texture in Silk Crepe April 29, 2021 -
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9 - 7Okudo-san: Traditional Cooking Stoves May 13, 2021 -
9 - 8Karakami: Ornamental Paper with Timeless Beauty May 20, 2021 -
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9 - 10The World of Moss: Soothing Beauty, Subtle yet Refined August 19, 2021 -
9 - 11Wire Netting Utensils: Practical, Superbly Handwoven Beauty September 02, 2021 -
9 - 12Kyoto Breweries: Aromatic Tipples to Suit the Times September 16, 2021 -
9 - 13Taiko Drums: The Pulsing Heartbeat of Life September 30, 2021 -
9 - 14Calligraphy for the Times: The Resonating Power of Ink October 07, 2021 -
9 - 15Tokonoma: Alcoves of Reverence and Welcoming Beauty December 02, 2021 -
9 - 16Beans: Versatile, Practical, and Cultural December 16, 2021 -
9 - 17Dramatic Masks: Embodiments of Prayers to the Spirit World December 30, 2021