Soul Legacy of KYOTO
Author: Katsuhiko Mizuno
Publisher: Culture Convenience Club
Planner/Editor: Mitsumura Suiko Shoin Publishing
A luxuriously bound masterpiece featuring Nishijin weave “Shikami Choju-mon Nishiki” by Tatsumura
Art Textile.
Kyoto, the city where the ancient capital Heian-kyo was established, has endured over a millennium, weathering political strife and wars, while continuously thriving as a metropolis. Its historic architecture, combined with the unique and harsh environment of its surrounding basin, has shaped a landscape that embodies the essence of Japan’s cultural heritage.
This extraordinary photo collection, by Katsuhiko Mizuno, Kyoto’s leading photographer, captures the soulful legacy of the ancient city, weaving together the profound relationship between people and nature.
Not only is this an oversized volume measuring 700 x 510mm, printed with the highest domestic quality, but it is also a supreme artwork, bound in Nishijin weave fabric “Shikami Choju-mon Nishiki” created by the renowned Tatsumura Art Textile.