The current exhibition at the Polasek Museum has roots that stretch back a millennium or more. But I promise I will condense the story of the fascinating art of nihon shishu so you can read it over a ...

OSAKA -- Japanese embroidery artist Katsumi Takeoka features Hong Kong themes such as pandas and "yum cha" dim sum and tea breakfasts in her works that are catching eyes both in Hong Kong and Japan.

River Arts Inc will host a Sashiko: Japanese Embroidery for Beginners workshop with instructor Maday Delgado from 6-9 p.m. March 22 at the studio, 590 Water St, Prairie du Sac.