Monthly Archives: October 2012

THE SECRET LANGUAGE OF INDIGO

Indigo is the secret language of Japan, communicated on many levels, in many tones and fonts and channels. Historically it was the most readily available dye used for cloth for wearing, for working and for household use – futon, floor … Continue reading

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WHIMSY WINS

AT THE FUKAGAWA SCARECROW COMPETITION IN DOWNTOWN TOKYO Walking down the street to our local Museum of Contemporary Art where there is a long line waiting for the exhibit: Future Beauty: 30 Years of Japanese Fashion, that started in July … Continue reading

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