This month, we have a new contest, this time to win yet another stunning piece of jewelry. This neckpiece, which was designed and made by internationally renowned kumihimo artist and workshop instructor Giovanna Imperia, is a project in her soon-to-be-released book, Kumihimo Wire Jewelry.
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Posts Tagged ‘japanese’
Enter to Win This Gorgeous Kumihimo Necklace by Giovanna Imperia, Author of Kumihimo Wire Jewelry!
Monday, March 7th, 2011Project of the Month: Back-to-Back Kanzashi Ornaments
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009Shiny tinsel, colorful ornaments, and twinkling lights all make elegant and classic decorations for your Christmas tree, but if you’re looking for something new this winter, try your hand at the Japanese craft of Kanzashi! These fabric flowers made from small petals made of folded fabric were traditionally used to adorn the elaborate hairstyles of the geishas, but have been reinvented by modern crafters as decorations for tote bags, clothing, and Christmas tree ornaments.
Japanese Hot Pots Launch Party
Monday, September 28th, 2009To celebrate the publication of their new cookbook Japanese Hot Pots, Chef Tadashi Ono and Harris Salat had a beautiful launch party at Matsuri, inside The Maritime Hotel in New York City on September 22nd.











