Editorial Photos by Eric Kvatek Words by Buranee Soh

The earliest written record of Chinese buttons date back to Zhou Dynasty (1100 BC – 256 BC). It consists of a round button and loop, usually made with cotton cords using a Chinese Macrame technique. Through time, these buttons have made a distinct contribution to Chinese and Asian culture. It's comm…

The air was damp and crisp. On the ground, leaves crushed under her feet, making loud sounds that seemed to echo lightly down the street. It smelled like a campfire, the sharpness of fire bundled up in the pleasant campfire feeling of togetherness. She was walking slowly, putting the toe of her boot…