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Handmade in Japan: The Pursuit of Perfection in Traditional Crafts
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Item specifics
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- Country/Region of Manufacture
- Japan
- ISBN
- 9783899559927
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Die Gestalten Verlag
ISBN-10
3899559924
ISBN-13
9783899559927
eBay Product ID (ePID)
3038583682
Product Key Features
Book Title
Handmade in Japan : the Pursuit of Perfection&Nbsp;In Traditional Crafts
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Carving, Asian / Japanese, General, Pottery & Ceramics
Publication Year
2020
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Art, Crafts & Hobbies
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Length
11.5 in
Item Width
9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2021-449399
Preface by
Kuma, Kengo
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"It's hard to put your finger on why it's so soothing to page through HANDMADE IN JAPAN (...). The Tokyo-based photographer Irwin Wong captures intimate moments of creation that satisfy the reader's cravings for travel, escape and tactile design." -- THE NEW YORK TIMES, "an informative journey across Japan, rather than an encyclopedic volume of crafts." -- THE JAPAN TIMES, "Taking us through the regions and highlighting the handicrafts associated with them (...) we get an insight into one of travel's great cultural experiences." -- WANDERLUST
Dewey Decimal
745.50952
Synopsis
Discover the exceptional artistry and rich traditions being kept alive by Japanese artisans in the twenty-first century. In an era where global interest in handmade, small-batch products is heightening as a response to mass production, Handmade in Japan takes a look inside the workshops of the country's artisans, revealing their endless pursuit of excellence, and what it means to dedicate one's life to the stewardship of irreplaceable cultural heritage. International readers with an appreciation for handmade processes using sustainable materials will find inspiration in the exploration of craft ecosystems, such as the harvesting of natural lacquer in Iwate. Likewise, those who admire skill and beauty will enjoy discovering the lengths these makers go to in ensuring every product is perfect., Discover the exceptional artistry and rich traditions being kept alive by Japanese artisans in the twenty-first century.
LC Classification Number
TT105.H3 2020
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- j***3 (416)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe item arrived when expected and was wrapped securely to protect against weather and rough handling. A very good transaction.
- j***3 (416)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe item arrived on time and was wrapped securely to protect against weather and rough handling. A very good transaction.
- o***k (89)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseItems exactly as pictured and described! No issues of any kind!