森林浴 (Shinrin-yoku) (n.)

森林浴 (Shinrin-yoku) (n.) the art of “taking in the forest atmosphere” i really enjoy hiking in the mountains and walking in the forest.  During these treks, i get the most wonderful feeling, particularly when i wander under a canopy of leaves and trees.  In those moments, the trees and leaves speak to me (in silence,Continue reading “森林浴 (Shinrin-yoku) (n.)”

Our Undyeing Passion for Indigo – Presentation & Exhibit

It’s spring.  So, there has been a flurry of Ryukyu Ai (indigo) activity… well there’s the indigo harvesting, running vat trials on this season’s harvest, fresh leaf indigo natural dyeing and eco-printing, teaching indigo workshops, participating in indigo art exhibitions…well…you get the point, i’m sure. The nice part of “singing the blues” in your lifeContinue reading “Our Undyeing Passion for Indigo – Presentation & Exhibit”

漏れ日 (Komorebi) (n.)

木漏れ日 (Komorebi)
(n.) sunlight that filters through the leaves of trees…my Komorebi eco-print album…