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Japanese fans: uchiwa, sensu, ōgi, and hiōgi

Uchiwa, sensu, ōgi, hiōgi… Kogechan explains the different Japanese fans in a clear and engaging way. A straightforward and lively guide to understanding rigid, folding, dance, and aristocratic fans, in...

Japanese fans: uchiwa, sensu, ōgi, and hiōgi

Uchiwa, sensu, ōgi, hiōgi… Kogechan explains the different Japanese fans in a clear and engaging way. A straightforward and lively guide to understanding rigid, folding, dance, and aristocratic fans, in...

Céramiques japonaises : les styles, les terres et les régions

Japanese ceramics: styles, clays and regions

A Japanese bowl is never just a bowl. With Kogechan, discover Japanese ceramics, their clays, kilns, glazes, and the traditions that bring them to life.

Japanese ceramics: styles, clays and regions

A Japanese bowl is never just a bowl. With Kogechan, discover Japanese ceramics, their clays, kilns, glazes, and the traditions that bring them to life.

Motifs géométriques japonais : reconnaître et comprendre les motifs des haori et kimono

Japanese Geometric Patterns: Recognizing and Un...

Asanoha, Seigaiha, Shippo, Sayagata, Edo Komon… Learn to recognize the main Japanese geometric patterns, their origin, and their meaning through our illustrated guide to traditional Japanese textiles.

Japanese Geometric Patterns: Recognizing and Un...

Asanoha, Seigaiha, Shippo, Sayagata, Edo Komon… Learn to recognize the main Japanese geometric patterns, their origin, and their meaning through our illustrated guide to traditional Japanese textiles.

Estampe japonaise ukiyo-e portrait de Hokusai et portrait de Vincent Van Gogh illustrant l’influence du japonisme

Van Gogh and Japanese Prints: How Japan Influen...

When Japan opened its doors in the 19th century, its prints revolutionized Western art. From Van Gogh to Monet, discover how ukiyo-e transformed the vision of European artists.

Van Gogh and Japanese Prints: How Japan Influen...

When Japan opened its doors in the 19th century, its prints revolutionized Western art. From Van Gogh to Monet, discover how ukiyo-e transformed the vision of European artists.

Les différents types de soie japonaise dans les haori : rinzu, chirimen, habutae, omeshi…

Different types of Japanese silk used in haori:...

Rinzu, chirimen, habutae, omeshi... Behind a silk haori lie very different textures and weaves. In this KOGECHAN Chronicle, we help you recognize the main Japanese silks used in vintage haori.

Different types of Japanese silk used in haori:...

Rinzu, chirimen, habutae, omeshi... Behind a silk haori lie very different textures and weaves. In this KOGECHAN Chronicle, we help you recognize the main Japanese silks used in vintage haori.

Oshi-e : l’art japonais du relief en tissu

Oshi-e: The Japanese Art of Fabric Relief

A craft technique using relief, oshi-e brings images to life through fabric. Kogechan tells you its history and the materials it uses.

Oshi-e: The Japanese Art of Fabric Relief

A craft technique using relief, oshi-e brings images to life through fabric. Kogechan tells you its history and the materials it uses.