Crafts

April 30, 2025

What Is Kumiko? Discover How Japan’s Traditional Woodworking Technique Continues To Thrive Today

Japan is renowned for its rich heritage of ancient crafts, from origami to kintsugi. However, several contemporary woodworkers are bringing attention to a lesser-known woodworking tradition called kumiko. One of those artists is Washington, D.C.-based David Gootnick, who creates kumiko-inspired decorative panels that celebrate the beauty of the age-old art form. Originating during Japan’s Asuka period (538 to 710 CE)

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April 12, 2025

Artist Transforms Paper Into Intricate Sculptures Symbolizing Hope for a Harmonious World

Japanese artist Ayumi Shibata has a unique way of turning plain white paper into something truly magical. From tiny, delicate landscapes inside glass vessels to full-on three-dimensional worlds, her work pushes the limits of what paper can become. For her latest exhibition, titled Micro and Macro Universe of Paper Art, she takes things even further with a series of hanging sculptures.

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March 4, 2025

What Is a Junk Journal? Learn How To Get Creative With Everyday “Junk”

There are some things, like that receipt for your bagel, many of us classify as “junk.” A scrap of paper or a clothing tag serves a purpose but ultimately finds itself in the garbage or the recycling bin. But there's another place for them: your junk journal.  A junk journal is exactly what it sounds like: a book filled with “junk,” or small paper items that you’d otherwise discard.

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February 18, 2025

Tufting Artist Creates Bold and Beautiful Wall Art With Vibrant Yarn

Artist David Nott takes tufting to a whole new level, turning the traditional carpet-making technique into bold, eye-catching wall art. Inspired by abstract patterns and vibrant colors, he uses a tufting gun to create fluffy, tactile textile art that adds a playful, psychedelic touch to any home. Nott starts by designing his pieces in Adobe Illustrator, where he maps out his patterns before bringing them to life in fluffy, textured form.

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My Modern Met

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