It's a great ground to be brought up with! And yes, the connections to Japanese craftsmanship are something I think about a lot too - there's a shared respect for material and restraint that feels almost like the same instinct, just two different climates.
I’ve long blamed my Danish heritage for my love of simplicity and mindful design. I find it a lot in Japanese craftsmanship too.
It's a great ground to be brought up with! And yes, the connections to Japanese craftsmanship are something I think about a lot too - there's a shared respect for material and restraint that feels almost like the same instinct, just two different climates.