Posts from — July 2007
China School Children Rope Cross River - Daily!
In the Nujiang Great Canyon in China, children as young as 7 must cross a river to get to school, but there is no bridge. Instead, they harness themselves to a loop and cross on a rope suspended between trees on either side!
Via Neatorama
Technorati Tags: China, culture, Nujiang Great Canyon, school children
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July 29, 2007 No Comments | 1,807 views
Gorgeous, New Little Vinyl Figures from Thomas Han
I’m not usually posting much about the designer toy scene - seems there are far too many new releases and many East-Asian designers. I’ll leave it to the experts!
However, these did catch my eye. They’re Thomas Han’s Pushers from Munky King and hot off the press as I understand it. They have some super nice details lavished upon them by a gorgeous paint job.
Technorati Tags: culture, design, designer toy scene, Munky King, Thomas Han, toys
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July 29, 2007 No Comments | 498 views
Buddhist Baby Rapid Prototype
Here’s a Rapid Prototype developed Buddhist Baby by Artist Suzanne Anker. The sculpture is made of plaster and resin with pyrite and measures 4 x 3 x 3 inches.
From the School of Visual Arts
Via NotCot
Technorati Tags: art, Buddhist Baby, crafts, Rapid Prototype, Suzanne Anker
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July 29, 2007 3 Comments | 1,510 views
Storm Riders Comic Book Series Icons
Fans of Storm Riders will love these two icons sets from The Icon Factory’s Talos Tsui.
Download Storm Rider Characters Icon set from The Icon Factory
(Mac and PC)
Download Storm Rider Swords Icon set from The Icon Factory
(Mac and PC)
Technorati Tags: comics, Hong Kong, icons, Storm Riders, Talos Tsui, The Icon Factory
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July 28, 2007 No Comments | 4,304 views
22 Different Styles of Ramen Explained
Did you know there are at least 22 different styles of Ramen in Japan? Well, I didn’t. But luckily, Rameniac has an explanation of each one, accessible via button links on a map.
Ramenology is a complex and fascinating study of regional variations, cooking processes, and local character.
Technorati Tags: cuisine, different styles of ramen, Japan, ramenology
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July 28, 2007 No Comments | 543 views
Hand Pillow from Japan
TokyoMango has posted this slightly unnerving hand pillow which will allow you to have your head cradled by two soft, loving hands.
Looks a bit more like a seat to me - you can plant each cheek in each palm!
Technorati Tags: hand pillow, Japan
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July 28, 2007 No Comments | 1,120 views
Tetris Wedding Cake
More gaming wedding cake goodness in the shape of a Tetris Wedding Cake!
Technorati Tags: cuisine, entertainment, Tetris, wedding cake
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July 27, 2007 No Comments | 7,472 views
How to Do the Japanese Art of Making Kanazashi Hair Accesories
This is an incredibly detailed tutorial about the Japanese Art of making Kanazashi hair accesories dating back to 200 years ago when geisha started using them, by deviantART member kurokami-kanzashi.
The tutorial is in seven easily downloadable parts for your enjoyment. Each kanzashi is made out of multiple squared of small, folded fabric and a bit of glue, so it’s fairly simple to make and they make great hair accesories for any outfit!
The Japanese Art of Making Kanazashi Hair Accesories
Technorati Tags: art, crafts, Japanese, kanzashi
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July 27, 2007 1 Comment | 1,629 views
