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Journeying with "Kakishibu" (persimmon dye)

Journeying with "Kakishibu" (persimmon dye)

“Kakishibu” is a traditional Japanese natural dye made from fermented persimmons. Used for generations in Japan, the dye produces a range of deep amber-brown shades, transforming the fabric's surface into... Read More
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Towards Repair // A.C.

Towards Repair // A.C.

My word of the year for 2026 is “repair”. It’s always an interesting process choosing a word of the year: sometimes I decide on them during the year prior, sometimes they... Read More
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tend your inner garden - a way to reimagine the analogue system metaphor // wakako

tend your inner garden - a way to reimagine the analogue system metaphor // wakako

Just after I wrote a story about the threshold moments and pressed “send,” it felt as if all the gears had clicked and I was fully in the groove of a new... Read More
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Rooted in the Art of Observation and Wonder // Lara Call Gastinger

Rooted in the Art of Observation and Wonder // Lara Call Gastinger

We first came upon Lara’s work through our Bk friend, and were immediately drawn to her unique approach to documenting through her perpetual journals, deep love of nature, and enduring... Read More
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The joy of planning // Frido

The joy of planning // Frido

The quiet days after New Year's always present an opportunity for me to toast farewell to the festivities and to greet what lies ahead - in this case, a blank... Read More
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Daily Calendar Doodles, September - December // A.C.

Daily Calendar Doodles, September - December // A.C.

At last, it’s time to close out the year with the fall/winter daily calendar drawings. September:Ink color: I am a Cat (Wearingeul) October:Ink color: Nurari (AOAO x Sailor) November:Ink color:... Read More
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Slices of Light: On Stained Glass // A.C.

Slices of Light: On Stained Glass // A.C.

Happy birthday, said the atmospheric river storm. I had scheduled a stained glass group workshop for my birthday party, on a day that turned out to be the single rainiest... Read More
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The 3rd Day // Frido

The 3rd Day // Frido

There seems to be no shortage of personal passion projects that I can come up with, projects that I want to do for myself and that bring me a lot... Read More
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Metamorphosis: MD Cotton Thick Notebook // wakako

Metamorphosis: MD Cotton Thick Notebook // wakako

Frido is starting a new creative project with the MD Cotton Thick Notebook, so I got to compare the brand-new notebook side by side with the exact same one, which I... Read More
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