Hariko Workshop & Kyodo Gangu Event
Last Sunday I painted my first Hariko (Japanese papier-mâché) at Bibariko‘s workshop at Nishiogi-Itochi (Tea and Kokeshi) cafe! Above is what I came up with in the one-hour workshop. It’s really a...
View ArticleTENUGUI by Polkaros
Introducing our first series of Tenugui, handprinted by local craftsmen in Gujo city, Gifu prefecture, Japan. This series is inspired by four of our favorite traditional Japanese patterns: Seigaiha...
View ArticleHello Spring! Giveaway
A small collection of our handcrafted pots from ‘The Polkaros Parade’ exhibition are now available on our online store. To commemorate this event, we are having a giveaway!! This lovely Country Boy...
View ArticleTukutte – July Issue!
There is a new handmade magazine in Japan called ‘Tukutte‘ which means ‘make it!’ in Japanese. We are happy to be featured in their July issue with a 4 page mt masking tape spread. I’ve been a fan of...
View ArticleSummer Cocktail Party Workshop!
I’ll be conducting a Summer Cocktail Party Workshop in a cute shop in Tokyo called Sugar Town. Participants can paint their very own Polkaros cocktail cup and we can have a little toast together after...
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