J-Sei’s Virtual Asian Artisan Craft Faire 2021
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.”
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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.
Pick up a Hikari Farms condiment jar to enjoy at home.
“Kay Sekimachi: Geometries” includes more than fifty objects that highlight the artist’s material and formal innovations across her career. First recognized for her woven monofilament sculptures, made between 1964 and 1974, Sekimachi has since used linear, pliable elements—monofilament, thread, and paper, among other materials—to create experimental objects that fold together art and craft, found and made, and Japanese and American artistic traditions.
