Handmade in Japan: Pursuit of Perfection in Traditional Crafts

Gestaltenin julkaisema Handmade in Japan: The Pursuit of Perfection in Traditional Crafts tutustuttaa tämän päivän japanilaisiin käsityökulttuureihin alkuperäisissä ympäristöissään. Asiantuntevat artikkelit ja Irwin Wongin kiehtovat valokuvat esittelevät joukon japanilaisia artesaaneja, jotka jatkavat työssään vanhoja käsityöperinteitä. Teoksen kieli on englanti.

In an era where global interest in handmade, small-batch products is heightening as a response to mass production, Handmade in Japan takes a look inside the workshops of the country’s artisans, revealing their endless pursuit of excellence, and what it means to dedicate one’s life to the stewardship of irreplaceable cultural heritage. Find inspiration in the exploration of handmade processes using sustainable materials and discover the lengths these makers go to in ensuring every product is perfect.

From hand-painted kimono dyeing to wooden trays carving, Handmade in Japan meets the craftspeople of Japan's diverse regions with unique insights into their traditions and how they work.