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Journal – "Weaving Words"
First Visit to Lichtenfels — Germany Business T...
2026/03/04
In September 2025, I arrived in Lichtenfels, Germany’s basket town, just in time for the pre-festival parade and opening celebration. Before the main basket market began, the town was already...
At the Height of Basketmaking – Dalhausen Museu...
2026/03/02
In the 19th century, basketmaking in Dalhausen reached its height through expanding trade routes, rattan furniture production, and export to America. A closer look at how it became a true...
The Village in the Valley of Baskets — Dalhause...
2026/02/27
In this fifth journal from my Germany business trip, I continue exploring the story of Dalhausen—the village in the valley shaped by basket making. Along the River Bever and the...
A Connection to Japan at the Dalhausen Basket M...
2026/02/26
At the Dalhausen Basket Maker Museum in Germany, I unexpectedly encountered baskets resembling Japanese bamboo trunks. Through the “Japantaschen” made of rattan, a hidden historical connection between Germany and Japan...
To Visit Hansgert — Germany Business Trip Journ...
2026/02/21
A first ride on Germany’s ICE, onigiri from REWE, and a long-awaited reunion with Hansgert in Warburg. From Dalhausen’s basket museum to a warm dinner shared across borders, this journey...
Frankfurt Cityscape — Germany Business Trip Jou...
2026/02/18
An early morning walk through Frankfurt—trams, wide bicycle lanes, and the quiet River Main. A few small discoveries before the next train journey north.
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