// Disciplines
Material Culture Studies
6 topics
- Mineral and Stone Hobby
What is Revealed by Polishing a Stone
The act of polishing a stone is not merely surface processing, but an act of 'drawing out' the intrinsic beauty and structure that the stone…
- Conceptual Fashion
The Question to Fashion That Assumes Disposal as a Premise
Fashion that assumes disposal refers to garments or conceptual works designed from the outset with the expectation of being discarded after …
- Mineral and Stone Hobby
Reflections on Substances Found Only on Earth
Reflections on substances found only on Earth refer to emotions of awe, wonder, and affinity toward materials (certain minerals, water, life…
- Mineral and Stone Hobby
The Difference Between Turning a Stone into a Specimen and Encountering It in the Wild
What is the difference between the act of turning a stone into a specimen and encountering it in the wild? This question asks how the practi…
- Mineral and Stone Hobby
The Meaning of Bringing Back a Stone from an Unknown Land
What is the meaning of picking up a stone in an unknown land and bringing it home? This question stands at the intersection of travel, memor…
- DIY Culture
Does a Soul Reside in Things Made by Oneself?
The question 'Does a soul reside in things made by oneself?' examines the true nature of the sense that handmade objects carry a special 'vi…