GIFT IDEAS: ADORABLE JAPANESE STYLE COSMETIC MIRRORS

One more Japanese Mothers Day gift idea: how about traditional Japanese cosmetic mirror with Maki-e style decor? This adorable mirrors surely will be appreciated by even the most shrewd of collectors. With its intricate detailing and accompanying plaque, these mirrors are a fine example of Japanese craftsmanship ♪

This original Kaga Ishikawa Japanese Lacquerware compact mirror is made with high precision to details. A delightful combination of 1,500 years Japanese traditional lacquerware art with our Modern Life.
http://www.mahobeauty.com/index.php?route=product%2Fproduct&path=20_63&product_id=105

Stylish and small compact mirror which would fit into any size handbag and would make a very attractive little present. Elegant and fashionable design. The surface of this mirror is beautifully decorated with lovely picture of silver running rabbits. http://www.mahobeauty.com/index.php?route=product%2Fproduct&path=20_63&product_id=106

Traditional Japanese kimono pattern hand mirror. Every handmade mirror has different design and wonderfully ornamented kimono pattern on them. http://www.mahobeauty.com/index.php?route=product%2Fproduct&path=20_63&product_id=232

SET OF TRADITIONAL JAPANESE SAKURA PATTERN HAND MIRROR AND POUCH BAG - RED http://www.mahobeauty.com/index.php?route=product%2Fproduct&path=20_63&product_id=109

Set of traditional Japanese Sakura pattern hand mirror and pouch bag  http://www.mahobeauty.com/index.php?route=product%2Fproduct&path=20_63&product_id=107

Mirror comes with soft Japanese kimono pattern pouch (Kinchaku in Japanese), which protects it from scratches.  http://www.mahobeauty.com/index.php?route=product%2Fproduct&path=20_63&product_id=108

Folding an adorable towel bunny Japanese way!

Super mielas zuikutis išlankstytas iš rankšluosčio!

Fold the towel in half diagonally so you make a triangle. Slightly offset the top points. It looks like Mount Fuji! Perlenkite rankšluostį suformuodami trikampį, galls palikite šiek tiek prasilenkiančius, kad atrodytų kaip kalno viršūnės :)

Pull on the top points a little to make them completely straight. Grasp the bottom of the towel (Mount Fuji’s base) and roll it 3/4 of the way up. 

Suimkite "kalno" apačią ir sukite į rulonėlį link "viršūnių". Tada šiek tiek įlenkite ties viduriu duformuodami būsimą zuikučio snukutį. "Kalnų viršūnės" dabar bus zuikučio ausys. Timptelkite jas ir išgaubkite, kad įgautų gražią ausų formą.

Just to make things a lot easier while finishing off the rest of the body, secure a rubber band around the rabbit’s neck (the part behind the ears). You can skip this part once you’ve gotten used to making towel bunnies, but for now, let’s use it. 
Kad zuikutis neprarastų formos, sutvirtinkite jo kūnelį gumyte (apsukite vietą už jo ausų). 

Slightly open the two rolls of towel that are sticking out. Cross the two open rolls over each other. These are your bunny’s legs! Fold the legs under the bunny’s body, making sure the front legs are nestled under his chin. Secure the bunny’s feet with the same rubber band that’s around his neck.
Šiek tiek praskirkite ir sukryžiuokite likusius rankšluosčio "rulonėlius", tada sulenkite juos, kad galai atsidurtų ties zuikučio snukučiu - tai bus zuikučio pėdutės. Sutvirtinkite pėdutes ta pačia gumute, kurią apvyniojote už jo ausų.

Fluff up the backside and you’ve got yourself an adorable towel bunny! 
Dabar tiesiog papurenkite zuikučio kūnelį, kad ygautų daugiau tūrio. Štai ir viskas - mielas minkštas zuikutis baigtas :) 

Source: http://youpouch.com/2014/02/04/167218/ http://en.rocketnews24.com

ALL HAND made DEPTH MAPPING PAINTINGS BY KAZUKI TAKAMATSU
Using countless transparent layers of gouache, Japanese artist Kazuki Takamatsu creates paintings that mimic 3D depth mapping technology. Takamatsu gets this holograph-like effect entirely by hand, giving his viewers a glimpse into an illusory world populated by ghostly, Lolita-esque figures. 
http://hifructose.com/2013/01/02/kazuki-takamatsus-latest-holographic-specters/

So unusual and intriguing works of Chinese artist Ah Xian. 
Artist explores aspects of the human form using ancient Chinese craft methods including porcelain, lacquer, jase, bronze, and even concrete. The artist often uses busts of his own family members including his wife, brother, and father onto which he imprints traditional designs with a vivid cobalt blue glaze.
More: http://www.art-days.com/ah-xian-porcelain-portraits/

Beautiful and Mysterious Black cat magic in Watercolour and Ink paintings by artist Endre Penovác

You can see more works of artist Endre Penovác on his website and on Miss Moss. His prints and originals are available through Saatchi Art.