Stevie AanaJul 7, 20213 min readJapanese Tea Ceremony: Through the eyes of a GaikokujinGaikokujin | 外国人 (Gai-koku-jin: 'outside country person') As part of my Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree, I had to write a 6,000 word...
Stevie AanaApr 19, 20218 min readMatcha: Beyond the TeaTea Ceremony The Tea Ceremony is a Japanese practice, where a small group of people will come together to enjoy tea, sweets and company....
Stevie AanaMar 27, 20213 min readBekuhai Sake VesselsBack in June 2020, I briefly touched on a project I was working on revolving around sake cups and a Japanese drinking game (not that I'm...
Stevie AanaFeb 20, 20214 min readWhat is your Ikigai? - 生きがいIn the Western world, we tend to mis-interpret Japanese proverbs, taking away the deeper essence of the original meaning. For example:...
Stevie AanaSep 25, 20206 min readInspirations and the creation of 'Ukiyo'Japanese culture, being a musician and how the feeling a place can leave behind has inspired & influenced my jewellery & creative practice.
Stevie AanaJun 21, 20207 min readWhat is a Goshuinchō?The first time I'd heard of a Goshuinchō was during my planning for my third trip to Japan. I had been twice before; the first time with...
Stevie AanaJun 14, 20203 min readHirobun / ひろ文, Kibune/KuramaHirobun (ひろ文) is a must try when in Kibune、approx a little more than an hour outside of Kyoto. People will know this place for the famous...
Stevie AanaJun 14, 20202 min readThe Kimono ForestPossibly Kyotos best kept secret. This colourful, kimono forest covers the Randen Arashiyama station platform, located in Arashiyama....
Stevie AanaJun 14, 20205 min readUkiyo CollectionThe Ukiyo graduate year collection was inspired by my ventures to Japan. I've seen and done a lot of exciting things in the land of the...
Stevie AanaJun 1, 20205 min readInsights into my inspiration & processesAfter my recent launch of my Ukiyo collection design proposals I was approached with a few questions about decisions made behind the...