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The Minimalist What is Makisu? The rolling utensil that spread with sushi
Makisu (makisudare: 巻き簾) is a cooking utensil that originated in Japan. Its most typical use is to make rolled sushi. Ju...
The Minimalist Surprising similarities of Sensu and Makisu: Traditional Japanese tools
Sensu (扇子) and makisu (makisudare: 巻き簾) look completely different at first glance, but they have surprising similarities...
The Minimalist Roots of Sensu: Twists added at the Kyoto Imperial Court
Sensu is thought to have been invented in Japan. Let's take a closer look at how sensu was born and developed.The birth ...
The Minimalist The relationship between Sensu and Occidental Art: Interaction of Japan and Europe
Sensu, which originated in Japan, shocked the Western art world. Western art influenced the sensu as well. Let's take a ...
The Minimalist The spread and development of Sensu: From Japan to the world
Sensu, which originated in Japan, have evolved in their own way over time. They have spread around the world and blended...
The Minimalist How to make Sensu: What’s the difference between Kyoto and Tokyo?
Sensu are now mass-produced using machines. However, high-quality sensu are made by hand, one by one even nowadays.The c...
The Minimalist What is Futon? Magical and freely foldable bedding
Traditional Japanese bedding, the futon is a very familiar part of Japanese life. Futons are flexible and comfortable, a...
The Minimalist Primate beddings: Trial and error over a long time
Let's consider the origin of human bedding. Humans are classified as primates, but where do other biologically similar s...
The Minimalist Roots of bed: Existing before humans
Beds have developed in multiple regions of the world, including the Mediterranean world, Africa, India and China. Wester...
The Minimalist What is Mushiro? Rug passed down from time immemorial
In a narrow sense, mushiro is a rug made of woven rice straw. Straw mushiro is mostly used in agricultural fields becaus...
The Minimalist Zabuton and Tatami mats: The close relationship
It's a common sight to see zabutons laid on tatami mats in Japanese houses. Zabuton and tatami are closely related.The u...
The Minimalist What is Tatami? Craftsmanship that breathes to this day
Tatami mat making is included in Japan's "Traditional Architectural Craftsmanship: Traditional Techniques for Passing Do...