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Wow, the weather here in New England is down right balmy and has us thinking about the fact that spring is just a few months away. A great way to celebrate the spring is to check out the Cherry Blossom Festivals here in the States and abroad. Cherry Blossom Japanese Print
Happy Chinese New Year | The Year of the Water Dragon According to the Chinese Zodiac the Year of the Dragon, begins on January 23, 2012 and ends on February 9, 2013. The Dragon is the fifth sign of the Chinese Zodiac.
Chinese New Year [...] We are so fortunate to live and work in the culture-rich city of Boston Massachusetts. The Museum of Fine Arts is one of our esteemed, world renowned museums with an amazing collection of Asian art and has one of the best collections of Asian art in the world. The [...] Jia Moderne is pleased to announce its presence on Koo de Monde, the new global gallery for elite artists and artisans. Explore our extensive collection of Modern and Ancient Asian pieces on Koo de Monde! Ancient Asia + Contemporary Living. Koo de Monde brings together over 30 exceptional artists, [...] What is Washi? Washi is the Japanese word for the traditional papers made from the long inner fibers of plants, wa meaning Japanese and shi meaning paper. This luxury paper is prized as much for its beauty as its utility.
Hiro Odaira, an architect and artist trained in Tokyo notes:
The character “Jia” translates to “house” or “home” in Chinese, yet it means so much more than the physical space of a dwelling. It is one’s family, one’s heritage, the collection of experiences and backgrounds that reflect in the choices made within the space. While these choices can consist of the placement of [...] |
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