Shopper’s Diary: Starnet in Japan
From Sarah:
The Japanese have it when it comes to slow design: This is a country that tracks the daily bloom of cherry blossom in spring and celebrates the first bamboo shoots of the season. Baba Kazuko, a fashion designer who left Tokyo for the Japanese countryside long before the words artisinal and sustainable were in vogue, presides over a cafe, performance space, gallery, and a workshop, all housed in old farm buildings. Go to Starnet to peruse a selection of rustic pieces; some are available for purchase through their online store.
The cafe (below) offers its own line of pottery and kitchen utensils available for purchase:
Add comment September 12th, 2007
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