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  • Japanese chest-on-chest - form, function and versatility!

    Antique Japanese two-piece Tansu (chest-on-chest) are beautiful and versatile antique storage solution Japanese antique furniture embodies contemporary form, function and versatility a two-piece chest can be used as a tall boy, bedside cabinets, side-by-side or for general storage in two different rooms. Because of their age and design they work perfectly to warm up a cooler contemporary environment and complement mid-century and modern Scandinavian furniture. A vintage or antique Japanese...

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    Hokusai at the NGV

    On now at The NGV is the worlds largest exhibition of works by Katsushika Hokusai, the artist behind the famous...

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    Japanese ceramics - Satsuma

    Satsuma pottery (Satsuma yaki) is a major variety of Japanese pottery originally produced in Satsuma province in (now modern day...

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    Omen Restaurant - Kyoto

    Kazari + Ziguzagu recommends - Omen Restaurant - Kyoto Our next foodie recommendation is Omen, literally meaning 'noodles'. This favourite...

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    Nabeshima Porcelain

    Originally produced in the middle of the 17th century in the area of Okawachiyama, near Arita, Nabeshima porcelain was named...

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    Japanese Ceramics - Kutani

    Named after its original production center, the village of Kutani in Southern Ishikawa prefecture, Kutani wares can be traced back...

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    Nanae Sushi Restaurant - Kyoto

    Kazari + Ziguzagu recommends - Nanae Sushi restaurant - Kyoto We often get asked for recommendations for restaurants, accommodation and...

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    Japanese Porcelain Origin

    Porcelain production began in Japan during the early 17th century, several hundred years after it had first been made in...

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    Japanese Pottery - Tokoname

    The final in our series of posts on Japans six ancient kilns, between the Heian and Muromachi periods Tokoname was...

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    Our new Japanese shipment has arrived

      As usual our latest shipment is full to the brim with one of a kind pieces! This time we...

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    Gillie & Marc - Sculpture By the Sea

    Gillie and Marc have been working alongside the Australian Rhino Project, who are ensuring the long term survival of rhinos...

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    Traditional Japanese Woodblock prints by Local Artist Terry McKenna

    Terry McKenna has been active as a visual artist since the early 90's, today specializing in 'Mokuhanga' traditional Japanese woodblock...

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    Special Mention - Home Beautiful

    Kazari + Ziguzagu have received a special mention from Barbara Hermon in the recent issue of Home Beautiful magazine.  "...They...

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