Know Your Asian Crafts: Bronze
Asian aesthetics have become mainstream and it is common to see Buddha statues and batik cushions in many modern households. But there's much more to Asian decorative arts than meets the eye. In this series, we dive into different traditional crafts from Asia, examining their roots, histories, and stories – along with how they continue to evolve and define design today.
A staple resource in Asia, we delve deep into the history of bamboo in relation to handicrafts and its evolution into a modern material.
Know Your Asian Craft: Ceramics
We delve deep into the development of ceramic arts in Asia, from its historic roots to how it continues to inform design today.
Know Your Asian Crafts: Lacquer
Spanning decades and geographical borders, lacquer is on a journey through Asia.
A heritage craft, paper making lives on as a specialized art of irreplaceable textures and stories.
One of the oldest handicraft materials, rattan continues to play a role in contemporary design from Asia and the world.