Furnish Your Home With Authentic Decor From Kiku Japanese Imports!
by Alex Gambardella
Dec 8, 2009 8:22 AM PST
Listen up, Asian decor hounds: Kiku Japanese Imports has a selection of Japanese furniture and antiques -- known as "tansu" -- that will surpass your wildest dreams. Think folk crafts, lacquerware, textiles, dolls, ceramics, screens, scrolls and basketry representing designs from 1870 through 1930. Praised as one of America's largest direct importers of antiques from Japan, Kiku carefully restores each piece before making it available for purchase. So forget silly souvenirs and knockoffs. Doesn't your home warrant the real deal? Click "See Video" for a tour, then visit San Francisco's Modern Luxury page to see more luxe amenities the city has to offer!
Asian-Inspired Fun For Back to School!
by DIY thing
Aug 31, 2009 2:21 PM PDT
We've been surfing our favorite sites looking at back-to-school fashion and we keep finding ourselves drawn to fun, Asian-inspired looks. becky oh!'s Japanese Retro Wristlet will add style to your wrist for $35 and can be found at What Designers. The bright, funky print is made from Japanese linen. If you want an elegant look, check out the designer Hairpin Flowers Silk Chiffon Scarf by Yosifa Silk - get it at Smashing Darling. And for just plain fun during the school day, you will want one of these handmade Fortune Tellers from Sycamore Street Press. And there are a host of fun totes and bags at Tokyomade. Check out ColorCult's Winged Tote, or the Vintage Obi Messenger, an original, hand made bag by Japanese designer Honmonoya. And Ichigo Seijin's Bento Box bag is pure fun. See all of our picks in our slideshow!
