Books of Tale of Artisans Vol.18 “Saku”
Ginza Tsutaya Books recommend books to you from Shiba Park Hotel exhibition “Tale of Artisan.”
Ginza Tsutaya Books recommend books to you from Shiba Park Hotel exhibition “Tale of Artisan.”
Authors: Hiroko Takamori / Taiichi Kirimoto
Publisher: Aki Shobo
2,000JPY
Wajima suffered severe damage from the January 2024 earthquake and the heavy rains in September. In this book, people involved in Wajima lacquerware (Wajima-nuri) speak about the current state of recovery in Noto.
A candid volume that reveals the realities and ongoing efforts to carry Wajima’s lacquer culture into the future.
Author: Yuko Hama
Publisher: SEIBUNDO SHINKOSHA
2,800JPY
Filled with elegant and visually striking lacquerware, this book introduces modern table settings that incorporate lacquer pieces—delightful to browse through like a magazine.
In the latter half, the author visits Wajima, the production region of Wajima lacquerware, and offers a detailed introduction to Wajima-nuri.
Authors: Katsuhiko Mizuno / Hidehiko Mizuno
Publisher: Mitsumura Suiko Shoin
2,000JPY
Photographers Katsuhiko Mizuno and Hidehiko Mizuno introduce 123 locations with photographs and text. A new volume that invites readers to savor Kyoto’s cherry blossom season. Bilingual edition with Japanese and English.