in praise of shadows

sorry guys nhk blocks the embed option. however do go to youtube and watch

https://youtu.be/C42INHwTfDM?si=M3nFmsLov2c1h8A0

long ,but worth every second. if you can read the book.

historical warning : the book was written in 1933during the japanese expansion period  so nationalism is evident. tanizaki's aesthetics reflections ,however, are still valid.

have a good weekend.

neki desu

 

wonderful nuno world

sudo sama combining tradition and innovation.if you can get her books .you're welcome.

have a good weekend

neki desu

 

serene

away from the sound and the fury.

have a good weekend. stay cool, be cool.

neki desu 

 

summer means hanabi

and some enka as well ಠ ಠ. i have no appreciation for that kind of music sorry.

neki desu

 

an anthology of semiotics

every year for gion matsuri in kyoto

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neki desu 

 

current obsession

they make it look easy, but don't be fooled. well, they've been at it for generations. 

 ¯\ ( ツ ) /¯ 

have a good weekend

neki desu

 

yuzen

 

beyond delicate. and please note the tools.

have a good weekend

 neki desu

 

the seventh day of the seventh month

 happy tanabata      🎋🎋🎋🎋🎐

have a good weekend

neki desu

 

summer sounds

june is a goner.

be cool,stay cool .

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neki desu

 

coming up

finally benibana

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neki desu 

 

technically it's not a dye

therefore you apply it. again and again and again. however kakishibu creates wonder.

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neki desu

 

tropical japan

okinawa's gorgeous textile crafts

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neki desu

 

things also happen in europe

my favorite place in the med: good food, great fabrics.

have a good weekend.

neki desu 

 

if it's block printing it's india

skill and crafts. 

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neki desu

 

creating beauty

imagine weatring such lavish garment.

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neki desu 

 

from the guru himself

 one of the most ,if not the most, knowledgeable person in the dye world.

enjoy.

have a good weekend

neki desu

 

hanami🌸

 

 

🌸🌸🌸 they are early this year.

have a good weekend. where did march go?

neki desu

 

magic indeed

twisted threads hold kimonos together.

have a good weekend

neki desu

 

it's a kind of magic

enjoy

and see you soon   ( ･ω･)ﾉ   ( ･ω･)ﾉ

neki desu

 

getting ready for spring

this looks cool.

have a good weekend

neki desu