Shoo Fly Don’t Bother Me

Daruma, the founder of Zen Buddhism, his arms are raised above his head and he is holding a fly whisk used during meditation. He is either yelling or laughing. Copper Kozuka by Toshiyuki 1800’s     Shoo Fly Don’t Bother Read More …

What Bonds Us, 550

“the use of the hemp plaster may have been for more than just preservation purposes. As the hemp plaster has the ability to store heat, is fire-resistant and absorbs about 90 percent of airborne sound, a peaceful living environment for Read More …