THE MOMOKO JOURNAL

Care guides, blind-box culture and notes from the studio · 4 entries in this section

Oriental Collectibles

MOMOKO TOYS journal cover: Our Story
From WUXIANG LAB to MOMOKO TOYS: Why We Make What We Make
The studio behind MOMOKO TOYS, the sentence it runs on, and the three questions every piece has to answer before it goes on the shelf. Read more...
Ceramic incense burner with pierced lid - introduction to incense ware
An Introduction to Incense Ware: Holders, Burners and Eastern Incense
Four incense formats, four different vessels, and a set of choices most guides skip. What to buy first, what actually matters in the materials, and how to keep it clean. Read more...
Sanxingdui bronze mask tea cup gift set in green and gold - ancient Shu motifs
Sanxingdui and Bronze Motifs: Ancient Shu Symbols in Contemporary Objects
The Sanxingdui pits gave up a visual language nobody had seen before. Here is what the motifs mean, and how to tell thoughtful modern adaptation from a mask printed on... Read more...
Dark iron-glazed Chinese tea tasting cup with gold repair detail - Jianzhan glaze guide
Jianzhan Tea Bowls: Why No Two Glazes Are Alike
Iron in the clay, iron in the glaze, and a kiln that refuses to behave. A practical look at how Jianzhan bowls get their patterns, and what separates a good... Read more...