Tag: folk art

  • Kokeshi; another craft revived.

    December 2, 2011
    In mid-November, I attended the Kokeshi Festival in Koenji (southwestern Tokyo).  Many vintage doll collections were for sale, as well…
  • The Royal Court

    March 1, 2011
    Every March 3rd, Japanese households with daughters and retail shops display ornate dolls made from paper, clay, wood, porcelain, and…
  • Feels Like New

    July 7, 2010
    NYC was wonderful in so many ways.  At the National Stationery Show, I reconnected with some favorite customers and it…