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WA : The Essence of Japanese Design

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Format Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10 0714866962
ISBN-13 9780714866963
Publisher Phaidon Press Ltd
Imprint Phaidon Press Ltd
Country of Manufacture CN
Country of Publication GB
Publication Date Apr 14th, 2014
Print length 288 Pages
Weight 1,150 grams
Dimensions 27.10 x 20.80 x 2.80 cms
Product Classification: Product design
Ksh 10,800.00
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The beauty and essence of Japanese design through 300 objects.

Through some 300 objects this book explores contemporary Japanese design: from everyday objects and packaging to interior design and lighting elements. Ultimately the book aims to explore the way in which Japanese design manages to harness its materials – whether natural or synthetic – and at the same time combines respect for tradition with forward-thinking and experimentation.

The objects featured were chosen because of their strong Japanese character and the influence this ''Japaneseness'' has had on Western culture. Rather than following a chronological order or concentrating on the designers, this book focuses on the objects and is categorized by material, highlighting the strong link between design and material in Japan.

There will be a general introduction and then each section will have its own individual introduction: 

 - Wood, Bamboo & Lacquer  
 - Paper  
 - Metal 
 - Fabric & Textiles 
 - Ceramic  

 - Synthetic/new materials

The book will include examples from some of the most important Japanese designers from Sori Yanagi and Shiro Kuramata to Naoto Fukasawa and Tokujin Yoshioka and there will be an introductory essay about Japanese design by Kenya Hara.


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