Handmade in Japan

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ISBN: 9783899559927

The Pursuit of Perfection in Traditional Crafts

Irwin Wong, gestalten

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English

gestalten
13 August 2020

Art of indigenous peoples; Ceramic arts, pottery, glass; Decorative arts; Handicrafts, decorative arts & crafts

Over the course of centuries, Japan has developed a culture of the handmade known world-over for its quality, precision, and artistry. Today, these traditions are being kept alive by master artisans who have dedicated their lives to the stewardship of this irreplaceable cultural heritage. Handmade in Japan takes the reader on a journey through the island nation, offering insight into its varied and fascinating culture and traditions, while also revealing the histories of its diverse regions, from the fiery southern island of Kyushu, to the imperial capital of Kyoto, to the snowy wilderness of Hokkaido. The book provides a rare glimpse into some of Japan’s most remarkable workshops, unveiling the techniques and stories behind thousand-year-old pottery kilns, katana swordsmiths, and the art of crafting delicate tea whisks out of bamboo.

• A look at the skilled craftspeople of Japan’s diverse regions, with unique insights into their traditions and how they work • With exquisite photography of the craftspeople and their impressive wares, and a series of short essays looking at the significance of their materials • A book for people interested in Japan and Japanese culture, as well as crafts in general

Irwin Wong is an editorial and commercial photographer based in Tokyo. Originally from Melbourne, Australia, he moved to Japan in 2005. He developed an interest in craftsmanship after photographing several artisans for work. His clients include Apple, The Washington Post, Forbes, and Nike.

Edited by: Irwin Wong, gestalten
Imprint: gestalten
Country of Publication: Germany
Dimensions: Height: 290mm, Width: 225mm,
ISBN: 9783899559927
ISBN 10: 3899559924
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 13 August 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Irwin Wong is an editorial and commercial photographer based in Tokyo. Originally from Melbourne, Australia, he moved to Japan in 2005. He developed an interest in craftsmanship after photographing several artisans for work. His clients include Apple, The Washington Post, Forbes, and Nike.

Reviews for Handmade in Japan: The Pursuit of Perfection in Traditional Crafts

""a powerful volume"" -- FRIZZIFRIZZI-- ""frizzifrizzi, 07.10.2020"" ""an informative journey across Japan, rather than an encyclopedic volume of crafts."" -- THE JAPAN TIMES-- ""The Japan Times, 10/24/20"" ""An elegant, inspiring book"" -- BOOKSELLER-- ""Bookseller, 02.06.20"" ""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-- ""The New York Times (US), 03.12.2020"" ""Photographer Irwin Wong documents the rich traditions of Japanese craftsmen"" -- TOKYO WEEKENDER-- ""Tokyo Weekender, 24.09.2020"" ""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-- ""Wanderlust (UK), May/June 2021""