The art of mizuhiki—fashioning intricate designs with nothing more than colorful, twisted paper cords—goes back more than a millennium. Today, works by the mizuhiki artist Morita Eriko are attracting ...

KANAZAWA, Japan >> Standing quietly by the Saigawa river, west of Kanazawa Castle, is Jiyukajin Mizuhiki Museum. Mizuhiki is a traditional craft based on decorative knots, which are often shaped into ...

Mizuhiki is the ancient Japanese art of knot-tying. Since the Asuka Period, gifts have been decorated with rice paper cords, which are handcrafted into beautiful, intricate designs. Nowadays, mizuhiki ...

Renowned Thai artist Phannapast "Yoon" Taychamaytakool has captivated art enthusiasts and critics alike at the prestigious Dogo Art Event 2023 in Matsuyama, Japan. The Dogo Art Event, known for ...

Since the introduction of papermaking techniques from continental Asia in the early seventh century, Japan has developed its own unique paper culture. This unassuming material is deeply rooted in many ...

SEATTLE - A Seattle senior citizen is preparing a gift of peace for New York City. Haruko Shimizu is a master of the ancient Japanese craft called mizuhiki. She is creating a thousand cranes out of ...

There’s a new form of art quietly making its mark in Singapore—one rooted in centuries-old tradition, yet reimagined for modern sensibilities. We spoke with Xin Ling to find out more about her journey ...

Kanazawa - Standing quietly by the Saigawa river, west of Kanazawa Castle, is Jiyukajin Mizuhiki Museum. Mizuhiki is a type of traditional decorative knot, often shaped like cranes, turtles, pine ...