This year’s selection of eclectic gifts offers something for everyone in the WalkClickMake sphere of influence. Rain Kilt by Zpacks I hate rain pants. They are a pain to put on. They are sweaty and hot. They are too heavy. Enter the Rain Kilt by Zpacks. You will not win any fashion awards, but these... Continue Reading →
Henro Postscript: Awagami Paper Factory
November 21, 2017. A brief 45 minute train ride from Tokushima, the Awagami Paper Factory is a wonderful place to delve into the world Japanese washi. In case you missed my earlier posts, I have recently used Unryu Premio, an Awagami Inkjet Paper, for my recent show at the Gas Station Arts Centre in Winnipeg... Continue Reading →
Shikoku: Kochi City and Beyond
With our planned excursions to sakura-viewing locales foiled, we needed to fill our second scheduled day in Kochi with other activities. It was a rain-filled day, so museum visits seemed appropriate. That morning, we headed off by commuter train to the nearby town of Ino, home of the Japanese Paper Museum. As far back... Continue Reading →