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Wealth & Health: The Year of the Earth Pig
Continue ReadingFrom February 5, 2019 to January 24, 2020, the Chinese calendar has us in the Year of the Earth Pig. Symbolic of wealth and luck, the pig is supported and connected within its earth element this year. In Chinese astrology, this translates into a year of security and prosperity. The Chinese New Year is traditionally […]
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In Living Color: Pantone’s Pick for 2019
Continue Reading“Animated and life-affirming,” those are just two of the uplifting descriptors Pantone lavished upon their recently announced color of the year—Living Coral 16-1546. At the precise intersection of vibrant pink and sunny orange, we think that the hue feels both distinct and special. We agree with the forecaster when they claim the shade, “energizes and […]
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In The Press: Architectural Digest on our New Space
Continue ReadingHuge thanks to Architectural Digest for telling the story of our warehouse, so beautifully! The article shines light on the unique way we work with designers, and how our new space makes it easier than ever to find that just-right item any project. In the piece, PAGODA RED founder Betsy Nathan shares how fulfilling it […]
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Book Report: Zen In The Art Of Archery
Continue ReadingZen in the Art of Archery is a legendary book by Eugen Herrigel, first published in Germany in 1948, and in New York, by Pantheon Books, in 1953. The work focusses on the study of Kyūdō, a form of Japanese archery, which the German philosopher pursued in the 1920s, while living in Japan. Over the years, the […]
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A Blessing for our Bucktown Headquarters
Continue ReadingThere have been many exciting milestones as we work to complete our move and expansion into our Bucktown headquarters, but having our space blessed by the Drepung Gomang monks, is one we’ll never forget. The Drepung Monastery is the largest monastery in Tibet. Located at the foot of Mount Gephel, part of the Gambo Utse […]
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Travelogue: Following The Tea Horse Trail to Tibetan Art
Continue ReadingEarlier this year, PAGODA RED founder, Betsy Nathan took her teenage son, Levi, on a solo trip to Yunnan Province, China. The pair hiked a portion of the Tea Horse Trail—the southern equivalent of the historic Silk Road trading route. As the name suggests, the Tea Horse, which first emerged during the Tang Dynasty, was […]
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Mario Aranda: An Artist’s Approach
Continue ReadingMario Aranda is an artist and go-to designer for tastemakers—perhaps best know for shaping the look of renowned Chicago fashion boutique, Ikram. Having studied art, architecture and design, Mario says he carries his education with him, wherever he goes, “like a lens.” We spoke with Mario as he focused that lens on a number of […]
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Design Diary: Asia Week New York 2018
Continue ReadingEvery spring, New York hosts Asia Week, a 10-day celebration of eastern art and culture. Collectors and curators descend on the city to visit galleries, make the museum rounds, and chart their way across a sprawling series of events. This year, making our way from Asian art galleries on the Upper East Side, south towards […]
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In The Press: Betsy Nathan in Architectural Digest
Continue ReadingPAGODA RED founder Betsy Nathan was thrilled to take part in AD PRO’s Designer Takeover, which invites members of the design world to tell their personal stories. Betsy shared memories and photos of a trip she took with her son Jack through China’s stunningly beautiful countryside—a landscape and culture that has long inspired her: “Longsheng reminded […]
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Chicago Botanic Garden: Asia In Bloom
Continue Reading“You can’t tell the story of orchids in Asia with items from the 21st century. With PAGODA RED’s generosity, we used Asian antiques to bring stories from the 1700s and 1900s to life.”— Gabriel Hutchison, Exhibitions and Programs Production Manager, Chicago Botanic Garden Every year, in the depths of February, the Chicago Botanic Garden fills […]
