My heart aches. The devastation from the earthquake in Japan is beyond comprehension. Sending thoughts of compassion and monetary aid is one way to cope. Taking a deep breath to cherish our own uneventful, safe existence is another. Sharing a glimpse of amazing Japanese art is one more way to celebrate this country of beauty and inspiration.
Japanese asa boro. Photo courtesy of Sri Threads.
Vessel by Mihara Ken
Kan, winter kimono by Itchiku Kubota
i, too, have had this tragedy much on my heart
ReplyDeleteit's beyond belief.
ReplyDeleteyour words and images are balm. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteso true . such beauty among such loss
ReplyDeleteIt's so true. The craftsman traditions in Japan are fantastic - the main reason I have always wanted to go there.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this post.
Yes, the devastation is beyond comprehension. Mother Earth is not happy and the forces of nature are beyond our control. Thank you for sharing those beautiful art works, the top one is my favorite.
ReplyDeletefound your blog through a classmate
ReplyDeleteof jude hill's boro class.
i love the blue boro photo!
it sends so much meaning.
thank you for sharing.
A beautifully written and illustrated post, Lotta! Thank you!
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