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Handmade in Japan

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Category: Architecture

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.

Customer Reviews (4.9 / 5 · 18 reviews)

Lucy ★★★★★

The way this book pulls you into the quiet rhythm of each workshop is unreal—I kept flipping back to the section on ceramics just to study the tool marks again. It’s the kind of book that makes you want to slow down and actually pay attention to how things are made.

Ella ★★★★★

The photography alone is worth the price, but what really got me was the way it lingers on the worn tools and tiny details of each workshop. It’s the kind of book you flip through slowly, then go back to again a week later.

Madison T. ★★★★★

The book drops you right into the artisans' workshops, and the photography makes you feel the dust and heat of the workbenches. It’s a beautiful counterweight to all the cookie-cutter stuff we’re surrounded by.