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Stevie Aana
Jul 7, 20213 min read
Japanese Tea Ceremony: Through the eyes of a Gaikokujin
Gaikokujin | 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 Aana
Apr 19, 20218 min read
Matcha: Beyond the Tea
Tea Ceremony The Tea Ceremony is a Japanese practice, where a small group of people will come together to enjoy tea, sweets and company....


Stevie Aana
Mar 27, 20213 min read
Bekuhai Sake Vessels
Back 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 Aana
Feb 20, 20214 min read
What 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 Aana
Sep 25, 20206 min read
Inspirations 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 Aana
Jun 21, 20207 min read
What 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 Aana
Jun 14, 20203 min read
Hirobun / ひろ文, Kibune/Kurama
Hirobun (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 Aana
Jun 14, 20202 min read
The Kimono Forest
Possibly Kyotos best kept secret. This colourful, kimono forest covers the Randen Arashiyama station platform, located in Arashiyama....


Stevie Aana
Jun 14, 20205 min read
Ukiyo Collection
The 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 Aana
Jun 1, 20205 min read
Insights into my inspiration & processes
After my recent launch of my Ukiyo collection design proposals I was approached with a few questions about decisions made behind the...
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