Shrines in the Middle

this week's most popular posts and other tidbits from around Japan

Hello friends! It's Spoon & Tamago–your source for art & design from Japan. As we approach the end of May, temperatures are beginning to rise! This week we're exploring a curious subset of shrines: those that are situated right in the middle of streets as if unbothered by all the traffic zooming by. We're also excited about new initiative that lets you purchase individual tiles that, until now, were for industrial use and had to be bought in bulk. Lastly, we're checking art designer Tomoe Shinohara's exquisite kimono made from leather scraps. the spoon & tamago dispatch Jijinto If you've ever driven in Japan you may have come across an unfamiliar scene: a small shrine right in the middle of the road. Sometimes the road curves to one side to avoid the shrine and give it some space. Other times the shrine rests literally in the middle of the road, unbothered by the passing traffic Read on... The Tile Kiosk If you've ever walked through the back streets of suburban Japan you may have noticed the ubiquitous use of ceramic tile. They're everywhere from the roofs of homes to the fencing around them, serving both functional but also decorative means. Read on... Leather Scrap Kimono Kimono are typically made from a combination of hemp, linen, silk. But designer Tomoe Shinohara's bold attempt to create a leather kimono from scraps intended to be thrown away, has resulted in a stunningly airy garment that is inspired by the hazy gradients of mountains. Read on... Spoon & Tamago is a member-supported publication. If you can, please consider becoming a member and joining us in our mission to raise up Japanese arts & crafts. tidbits from all corners of Japan Tokyo's Sanja Matsuri was held today. It was the first time in 3 years that the festival wasn't scaled back due to covid. Ah, summer is just around the corner. And if you're a fan of Japan's iconic mosquito repellent then this series of home furnishings are for you. From the Shop Incense for the Summer This summer incense set is inspired by the cool aromas of lush plants that are full of energy and vitality. The set includes several iconic summer leaves like the bamboo leaf and morning glory. HA KO are a series of elegant, leaf-shaped paper incense that can be enjoyed as potpourri, or burned like traditional incense. The leaves come in different aromas and can be differentiated by their shape. View Collection Copyright © 2022 Spoon & Tamago, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website. Our mailing address is: Spoon & Tamago 794 Dekalb Ave Apt A8 New York, New York 10112 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.