Chronicles

Chinatown always intrigued me. The crowd, the food, the smell, the people are one of a kind. It brings back the memory of my childhood. This attraction  continues during my travel. Chinatown appears in almost all parts of the world, a result of  Chinese long history of exploration and finding new worlds. Each Chinatown is enriched with the local culture that nurture them. [...]

Tulisan took part in the renowned LA Fashion Market on January 14-17, 2013. [...]

Chinese New Year will come in a matter of weeks. Chūnjié or the Spring Festival is one of the most important day in the Chinese calendars and we are excited to celebrate! The Year of the Ophidian Fortune Cookies set is a unique way to welcome the year of snake. Each cookies is home-baked using all natural ingredients out of a personal recipe of our friends Ana&Ani. Of course, we have inserted a phrase of wisdom in each crumptious bite. [...]

George Orwell's 1984 is an ultimate classic that I have pend to read for way too long. I decided to take my vintage copy of the book and slipped into reverie. When Orwell started writing the book, Europe had just ended its most futile war and was in the edge of Cold War. He predicted that within 39 years, this war on ideology would take over society and control human's life. I found it interesting to read Orwell's vision now that the year 1984 has passed. [...]

Melissa's obsession to fonts and types is so contagious. Her passion in typography fills our studio wall where classy and quirky typefaces comprise mood boards as we search for ideas. The Giclée Block Type series is our exploration of ornaments, letters, words with playful colors and strokes. The series brings you the power of wordings to the walls of your houses and offices. [...]

My writing session is an escapade in which I take my doodling/ note-taking sketchbook, a favorite Muji pen and a mind that endlessly wanders while watching the world operates. To do this, I have been running to Coffeebeerian over the weekends. [...]

Red is a curious color. I love that it perpetuates passion, elegance, mystery, and radiance altogether. [...]

One of the most memorable moment during my trip to Vietnam was my encounter to the Hmong - the minority tribe. Hmong people live in a fascinating world of fabrics and colors. The colors of their cloth identify one among the varieties of Hmong tribe that existed. In Sa Pa I met with the Black Hmong, Red Hmong, and Flower Hmong. Bắc Hà weekend market was a melting pot for the Flower Hmongs and travellers. It was a once-a-week community market where locals socialized and did their groceries chores. [...]

Indonesia is the home of some of the best tasting mangoes in the world.  The fruit is not only rich in flavor, but also in nutrients. The antioxidant vitamins A and C, beta-carotene,  and polyphenols are only a few to mention. To pick that fresh and well-ripen mango, I noted these tips from Didi, Melissa’s mom: Look for that fresh green skin. The more vibrant it looks, the fresher it is. The end-shape of the mango - where the stem used to be - should be round. [...]

Good news if you are residing in California Bay Area, Tulisan's collection is now available at San Fransisco’s über-chic Lotus Bleu boutique. This home decor and interior design boutique at Hayes Valley, San Fransisco is shaped based on Jeannie Fraise’s love in travel, artistic background, and design experience. The brand travels out to Paris to look for colorful graphics and modern textile to create an exciting selection of home textiles, lighting and accessories with a twist on materials and motifs. Their rich colors and bold patterns are perfect combinations to home Tulisan's bags. [...]

To complete the First Batch of 12 Home collection, the Cushion Cover sets are coming in. [...]

Beloved Friends of Tulisan, _x0003_It is an overwhelming joy to receive your genuine appreciation and to know that you believe in what I do. _x0003_I started Tulisan in 2010 by creating illustrated print editions, limited to 12 pieces per series. [...]