the sentomono blog
original articles about japanese craft
Ceramic Tool Shops in Tokyo, Japan
Looking for ceramic tools in Tokyo? We have put together a short list for you here :)
the (almost) lost art of Wagatabon
What is a Wagatabon Tray? Find out how these trays are made and why they almost disappeared..
What is Urushi?
Urushi is the natural, organic sap derived from the Urushi-tree and has been applied to objects for over 8000 years. Read here what makes this material so special and why you need to be extra careful when working with it