Come shop online with us at our Asian Artisan Craft Faire 2021. J-Sei encourages creative artists in our midst to share their inspired designs for gift giving and to spread the joy. 

MEET OUR ARTISANS

PatchworkChicken

After learning a “patchwork” of crafts from her mom and grandma, Carina Lee picked out knitting and sewing as her go-to crafts. She likes to create plushies that are fun, whimsical, and sometimes humorous. She likes to hang out at home with her husband, two kids, and her piles of yarn and fabric.

Etsuko Bram

Etsuko Bram was born and raised in Japan. Her parents gave her the name Etsuko, which means Joy child. She says, “I enjoy my life, and I enjoy doing pottery. I am pleased to share my joy of ceramics with everyone.”

bARTISANS

Amy Funabiki – Children’s Happi Jackets, Catch-All Bags

Anne Takizawa – Homemade Preserves

Carolyn Hayashida – Women’s Tops

Carrie Yoshida -Assorted Cards

Chiyeko Klarman – Hand-built Pottery, Shibori

Dawn Nakashima – Original Designs on Mugs, Assorted Cards

Eastwind Books – Asian American books

Etsuko Bram – Creative Ceramics

Harvest Land – Hand-screened Print T-shirts

Hikari Farms – Pickled Rakkyo and other fresh bites

Jane Yamashiro – Assorted Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, and Egg-Free Desserts

Jizake Quest – Imported Sake

Jun Hamamoto/San Quentin Origami – Handmade Cards

Koko Baker – Handwoven Scarves

Morita Arts – Pressed Floral Cards and Ribbon Fish

Mume Farm – Ume Products

Patchwork Chicken – Assorted playful knit shapes

Teri Lee – Functional Pottery

Tracy Takayanagi Hui – Happi Jacket, Face Masks & Jewelry

Wasabi Press – Original Linoleum and Letterpress Prints

And more to come!

 

 

 

Amy Funabiki

Sewing has always been a way of giving back. Whether it is sewing costumes to support the local ballet company that her granddaughter dances for, or craft items for the Palo Alto Buddhist Temple or J-Sei, Amy generously shares her talents to support community. All of the proceeds from her sales from the fair supports J-Sei.

San Quentin Origami

In 1984, 37 years ago, I was given a life sentence and I have been incarcerated since then.  For me, Origami is like an effortless meditation where I am not aware of time and yet experience real peace and true joy in turning a tiny piece of paper into an animal, a bird, a flower or a delicate box.

Origami has been my therapy, it helps me not to be impatient or self-absorbed. I have become more mindful and aware of my surroundings.  – Hau Chan, 2021

J-Sei Holiday Marketplace

Sunday, December 5, 2021

11 am to 2 pm

 The J-Sei Holiday Marketplace, an open air market to share some of the culinary delights from the kitchen and shops from friends of J-Sei, will be part of the festivities.  Come join in the holiday activity, order a bento from My Friend Yuji, browse the local treats, and share some good cheer with friends. 

The J-Sei Holiday Marketplace is scheduled to align with Asian Artisan Craft Faire pick-up. We look forward to greeting you at J-Sei.

MORE INFO TO COME.