objects of affection.

A glimpse into a personal collection of handmade crafts and folk art that celebrate the quiet beauty of everyday objects.

- Anton D. Javier

Collecting has always been second nature to me. As a child, it was action figures from beloved cartoon franchises.

Later, it was plants, which I began amassing in earnest around a decade ago.

In the last few years, my attention has shifted to craft objects: Mingei pieces from Japan, folk art and pottery, traditional toys and handmade décor gathered from places like Laos, Romania, Bali, Pakistan, and beyond.