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Object of the Week: Byōbu (屏風, "wind wall")
WHAT IS IT? Japanese folding screens, or byōbus, are typically made from an even number of folding panels. Byobu means “protection from...
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Apr 28, 20203 min read
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Object of the Week: Vilakku Lamps
WHAT IS IT? Vilakku refers to oil and wick lamps, which can primarily be found in southern India (Kerala and Tamil Nadu) and northern Sri...
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Apr 20, 20203 min read
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Object of the Week: Senufo Beds (and Stools)
Learn about African Senufo beds and stools, and how to incorporate them in your home!
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Apr 12, 20202 min read
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Object of the Week: Hsun-ok
WHAT IS IT? Hsun-ok (pronounced "Su knock") are lacquered wood and coiled bamboo vessels that were used in Burmese culture to present...
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Apr 5, 20202 min read
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Object of the Week: Demijohns
WHAT IS IT? Demijohns are large glass (or earthenware) bottles with bulbous bodies and narrow necks. Most are capable of holding 3-16...
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Mar 29, 20203 min read
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Object of the Week: Dogon Doors
WHAT IS IT? The Dogon people live in central Mali, primarily in villages at the foot of the Bandiagara Escarpment, a massive sandstone...
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Mar 24, 20202 min read
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