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Neighborhood Craftsmen: Stories from Kanda's Gokura-Chou, Vol. 1

Neighborhood Craftsmen: Stories from Kanda's Gokura-Chou, Vol. 1

By Akihito Sakaue
Hardcover
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Whether it's household goods or clothing or their very homes, the people of the Kanda neighborhood in the city of Edo depend on the expertise of local craftsmen. These artisans have years of experience perfecting their craft, but there's always room for them to learn and experiment, developing new techniques that will take their work to even greater heights. Step into the exquisitely illustrated workshops of a cooper, swordsmith, dyer, weaver, and plasterer and witness the traditional techniques on which modern Japan was built.

Author: Akihito Sakaue
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Yen Press
Published: 07/22/2025
Series: Neighborhood Craftsmen: Stories from Kanda's Gokura-Chou #1
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.50h x 6.20w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9798855413311


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 09/01/2025
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