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This is the first book to present today's traditional crafts under one cover and the first and only guide to the contemporary craft centers of Japan. A monument
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During America's Gilded Age (dates), the country was swept by a mania for all things Japanese. It spread from coast to coast, enticed everyone from robber baron
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The daily lives of ordinary people are replete with objects, common things used in commonplace settings. These objects are our constant companions in life. As s
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The Craft of the Japanese Sword
Language: en
Pages: 176
Authors: Leon Kapp
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From raw steel to tempered blade, this text presents a visual account of thencient craft of swordmaking as practiced in modern Japan.