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| Material | Hardcover |
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| Price | $40.00 |
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| Weight | 1.19kg |
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| | 23cm 9" | | | 2.2cm 1" | | | 28.5cm 11 1/4" |
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【DESCRIPTION】
Title Japan country living -Spirit, Tradition, Style
in English
by Amy Sylvester Katoh
Photo by Shin kimura
out of print
Hardcover w/dustcover glossy paper
--A photographic tour of the lifestyle of country Japan, focusing on the practical but beautiful way of life that has been handed down from generation to generation--
'In over 450 pbeautiful, full-color photographs, this book presents counrty Japan as it was yesterday, and describes its metamorphosis into a viable lifestyle for today's city dwellers.
This book is both an appreciation of the Japanese countryside and its skilled artisans, and an invaluable source of ideas for those wanting to add touches of nature and beauty to mordern urban living'
Amy Sylvester Kato, a long time resident of Japan, is well known for her work with textiles, partucuklarly traditional blue and white fabrics, which are featured in here boutique, Blue & White, in Tokyo. She is dedicated to preserving Japan's country-craft tradition and revitalizing its country lifestyle.
You might have images of Japan as high technology country, but in this book you will see many photos of original and traditional Japanese life style which all Japanese people even in cities will feel nostalgic.
Each of the photos are full colored and has high quality.
Contents;
Introduction
Heritage
Country ways
The art of everyday
The indigo Tradition
There are English descriptions of Japanese country living such as the bath, outdoor bath, clothing, market, spirit and belief, straw, food and much more!
Anyone who are interested in Japanese country living, this will be one of the best collection for you!!
Size approx 23cm x 28.5cm
Approx 192 pages
【CONDITION】
*slight wears on cover and dustcover
*in very good condition overall
Please see the photos to confirm the condition of this book.
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