Books of Tale of Artisans Vol.5 “Kiyoshi”
Ginza Tsutaya Books recommend books to you from Shiba Park Hotel exhibition “Tale of Artisan.”
Ginza Tsutaya Books recommend books to you from Shiba Park Hotel exhibition “Tale of Artisan.”
Editor: Paper Museum
Publisher: Shin Nihon Publishing Co.
2,750JPY
This is the first volume in a series of books on the fascination of washi paper. Starting with “What is washi paper?”, this book covers the fascinating aspects of washi paper, including raw materials, production areas, registration as a World Heritage site, and the future of washi paper.There are several pages of descriptions of Sekishu Washi.
Author: Hiroko Karuno
Publisher: Art Books Shikosha Publishing Co., LTD.
3,300JPY
The papermaking process of raw paper (handmade Japanese washi paper), starting with the collection and processing of raw materials and the process of making paper threads are carefully explained with photographs and text in both Japaese and English.
Author: Chie Nagaura
Publisher: SEIBUNDO SHINKOSHA Publishing Co., Ltd.
2,640JPY
The beginning of mizuhiki can be seen in its original form in the prayers of the Japanese people. This book introduces not only the manner of making and tying mizuhiki, but also the flow of mizuhiki from its beginnings to the present day, tracing the well-known gift-giving culture of today and where mizuhiki will go in the future.
Author: Anna Tanaka
Publisher: Graphic-sha Publishing Co., Ltd.
1,650JPY
This book contains a variety of mizuhiki, from mizuhiki to be used in daily life to mizuhiki to be tied at traditional Japanese events and celebrations such as weddings. The book explains not only the basic knotting techniques, but also the author’s original knotting techniques and knotting techniques that incorporate traditional string knotting techniques, using photographs.
Author: Mari Hashimoto
Publisher: Iwanami Shoten, Publishers
2,820JPY
The book introduces traditional Japanese culture such as braided cords, incense, hair-tying, and swords, while exploring the essence of “Decorating.”
In the chapter “Mizuhiki Orikata,” there is a description of Kaga Mizuhiki.
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