Author - Stevenson Aung

“An Exhibition of Handcrafted Scissors and Shears” We have been planning this upcoming exhibition for quite some time and are very excited that it’s almost here. We are even more…

While the majority of our artisans work with materials such as ceramic, metal and wood, Hender Scheme has honed their skills in a very specific material – natural veg-tan leather. This type of hide is known…

We are pleased to announce the details of an upcoming exhibition, entitled RAW, at our Manhattan gallery. Join us on the evening of Friday, September 9th for the launch of the first ever…

We can’t wait for our exhibition next week! We’ll be showcasing the complete Futagami collection in addition to their latest architectural hardware line, MATUREWARE. More information about the opening night…

In the Part I recap of our recent trip to Japan, we ended with a glimpse of Kyoto. Here is Part 2 for that trip, starting where we left off.  We began with…

Our annual cycle of trips to Japan begins around this time of year. This time it kicked off to a great start with some special new projects we have in…

We’re happy to be celebrating three years online! This also marks about the one year anniversary of our brick-and-mortar opening at 2 Extra Place. Thank you for the continued support!…

Driving through Connecticut is always a pleasure, especially during the fall when the changing of the seasons is reflected in the color of the leaves. Angy and I often head…

Symbols and motifs have always been an integral part of Japanese aesthetics, both in traditional and modern designs. These symbols can be found integrated in many of the items found…