Issue 103 - From Ancient Forms to Modern Rituals lacquer and slight bamboo leaves—all exquisitely

and slight bamboo leaves—all exquisitely rendered using the traditional Maki-e technique

functioning as part of this grand mechanism

stretch boundlessly towards a receding horizon

Ever-changing throughout the four seasons

Issue 103 - From Ancient Forms to Modern Rituals lacquer and slight bamboo leaves—all exquisitelyAwaken your senses and enhance your well being with ancient rituals made relevant today. Find love and tea in an ancient forest. Feel the warmth and softness of yak wool made on the ritualistic Tibetan Plateau. Meet the dancer who brought a legendary beauty to life. Time travel to 19th century China through the observant eyes of a French missionary. Journey through history and around the world to rediscover meaning and joy in the routine of our days.