Pottery may have originated in the area around the Mediterranean, but it was also evolving in other parts of the world. The pottery of China The Chinese started making pottery about 3,500 BCE. Besides being used for everyday objects, pottery was an important part of funeral rites, with ceramic objects buried along with their owners. ...
Karyukai, the flower and willow world, has existed in Japan since the mid-eighteenth century. It is a part of the Japanese tradition that honors arts, traditions, codes of conduct, and more. There are many examples of performers, entertainers, and artisans that reside in this world, but perhaps the most intriguing is the geisha. The geisha ...
When you think of a Japanese tea ceremony naturally you assume it’s only tea that is served. Sometimes sweets and a light meal are served along with it. There is a lot that goes into the preparation and the art of a tea ceremony. Much has been written about the history and what a tea ...
It’s a tradition that transcends time and place: the Japanese tea ceremony marked by a slow and graceful ritual of water pouring and contemplation. Building a Japanese teahouse shed can give you a taste of Asia in addition to an attractive place to stow lawn and garden supplies if you’re ready to commit a little ...