TAKUMI: Downtown Tokyo Artisan Culture
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
9881250765
ISBN-13
9789881250766
Publisher
Kingyo Limited
Imprint
Kingyo Limited
Country of Manufacture
US
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Sep 5th, 2019
Print length
320 Pages
Weight
514 grams
Dimensions
17.80 x 22.70 x 2.50 cms
Product Classification:
Travel & holiday
Ksh 4,300.00
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Discover traditional artisan culture hidden in plain sight amongst the iconic streets of Tokyo.
An intimate look at 35 artisan ateliers in East Tokyo''s shitamachi district in Asakusa, the traditional commoner and merchant district of the Edo era. The book features artisans in small studios, creating exquisite items by hand, a rare glimpse into the work of traditional screen makers, kimono dyers, washi paper makers, glass blowers and more. The region has also retained many older traditions such as bathhouses, shotengai shopping streets and Nagaya architecture, all showcased in hundreds of evocative photos.
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