Seijaku / Stillness: The Gravity of Time
Objects bearing the weight of time take on a dignified presence, inviting viewers to appreciate its resilience and observe its strength against the test of time.
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Japanese Philosophy
Kireina: Beauty in Simplicity
The Japanese word kireina (綺麗な) can translate to ‘beautiful’, ‘neat’ and ‘clean’, a polysemy conflation reflecting a ponderance of beauty in simplicity. These aesthetic concepts are at the heart of...
Poetic Evocations: Wintry Colours
Just as the dropping temperature and dark days can make us feel cold and sombre, and warm interiors and twinkling lights can make us feel warm and cosy, colours can...
Oseibo at Maud & Mabel: A Season of Giving Thanks
Oseibo is a Japanese winter gift-giving tradition, a time where people show each other gratitude and give thanks to those that have shown you kindness during the year. Oseibo, meaning...
Tsukimi: Honouring the Moon By Erin Niimi Longhurst
We are excited to share our first collaboration with Erin Niimi Longhurst, author of Japonisme, Omoiyari and A Little Book of Japanese Contentments, who will be sharing pieces inspired by our...
