The story of imari design

Across centuries and cultures, clay has been baked, coloured and finished with heat-bonded coatings to create tiles – and the ancient techniques used to produce these durable, decorative claddings are being preserved by artisan studios today

Artists, textile specialists and interior designers are turning their attention to the humble ceramic tile, working with brands on creative collaborations

This month, get creative with patterned fabrics and wallpapers, make everlasting paper flowers and invest in some quality bed linen or tableware

A selection of places to shop for sublime outdoor gatherings

THE INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS IN LONDON THAT REFLECT OUR NEED FOR COSY RETREATS AND A RECONNECTION WITH NATURE, WRITES ALEXANDRA GOSS

The cuisine of this Japanese city and prefecture is all about light, seafood-forward dishes