THE JOURNAL
Read beyond the object.
Culture, symbolism and rituals for the everyday.
PLACE & CULTURE
Between mountain and sea
An island shaped by the sea, pilgrimage and compassion.
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EVERYDAY TEA
Begin with a gaiwan
Get to know your teaware, one session at a time.
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Five phases. Many ways to begin.
Wood, fire, earth, metal and water: a language of relationships and change.
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The space between opposites
Shade and light. Rest and activity. A way to think about balance.
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SYMBOLS & GOOD WISHES
A small world within a gourd
A familiar silhouette with a long life in Chinese decorative arts.
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