Backstory
The Art of Charcuterie: An OnOurTable Spotlight
My first encounter with Geoffrey Lilge was about 7 years ago in a woodshop on the campus of the University of Alberta (Edmonton, Canada). I remember distinctly that he was…
Bend and Hold: Maintaining Traditions at Saito Wood
Awaiting me at the exit of the Shizuoka train station, Takuya welcomes me with a slight bow of the head and a firm handshake. He was able to pick me out of a crowd of more than fifty people getting off the Shinkansen…
Under the Same Umbrella: Three Generations of the Umbrella Shop
Caught unexpectedly during a rainstorm on Granville Island in Vancouver, we duck into into a small shop with the most cheerful staff and colorful umbrellas. The atmosphere…
An Inspired Process: A Portrait of Blackcreek Mercantile & Trading Co.
The subtle scent of turned wood lingers in the air as we first entered the studio of Blackcreek Mercantile & Trading Co. Wood shaped on a lathe always leaves its mark with shavings on…