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Things Japanese by Bornoff, Nicholas

ISBN: 9784805313039 PUBLISHER: Periplus Editions (Hong Kong) Ltd FORMAT: Paperback PAGES: 144 PUBLICATION DATE: 16.05.2014 DIMENSIONS: 24.1 x 22.9 x 1.5 centimetres

DESCRIPTION: Traditional Japanese design imbues objects with a sense of history and artistry that easily reaches across cultural boundaries. In "Things Japanese: Everyday Objects of Extraordinary Beauty and Significance," author Nicholas Bornoff and photographer Michael Freeman examine over 60 traditional objects that are uniquely Japanese, deftly illustrating their beauty and significance. Beautifully crafted samurai swordsElegant wooden "tansu" chestsElaborate tea ceremony implementsExquisitely carved "netsuke" togglesFabulous silk-and-gold embroidered kimonosEach item is described in loving detail alongside lovely full-color photographs that highlight the great artistry and craftsmanship in everyday items used by real people in traditional Japan. "Things Japanese" is the perfect book for Japanese antique collectors or anyone interested in Japanese art and the culture and history of Japan.

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