Traditional Japanese Chests

Traditional Japanese Chests
Author: Kazuko Koizumi
Publisher: Kodansha Amer Incorporated
Total Pages: 151
Release: 2010
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9784770031129

Covers a variety of subject matter, such as the birth and evolution of chests, local culture and regional style, sea chests and distribution in pre-modern times, materials and finishing. This title features a large number of metal motifs suitable for furniture makers and interior designers. The text of 'Traditional Japanese Chests' covers a wide variety of subject matter, such as the birth and evolution of chests, local culture and regional style, sea chests and distribution in pre-modern times, materials and finishing. Illustrations accompany the

Tansu

Tansu
Author: Ty Heineken
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Total Pages: 291
Release: 2021-05-25
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 0834843544

Tansu, the unique cabinetry of Japan, springs from a rich folk-art tradition. This book is lavishly illustrated with 27 full-color plates and over 260 monochrome photographs of spectacular chests and elegant details. It is divided into two parts, the first on history and the second on techniques. It also includes an invaluable guide to purchasing and conserving tansu.

和家具

和家具
Author: 小泉和子
Publisher: Kodansha International
Total Pages: 244
Release: 1986
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780870117220

Focusing on the furniture of the Edo and early Meiji periods, this text lookst the history, aesthetics and techniques of hand-worked traditional Japaneseurniture.

Simple Japanese Furniture

Simple Japanese Furniture
Author: Group Monomono
Publisher: GMC Publications
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2022-05-17
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781784946326

Simple Japanese Furniture presents 24 simple and stylish furniture projects for the home based on timeless Japanese designs. Each project is presented with notes on the key design elements of each piece, the tools and techniques needed, and step-by-step instructions for completion. The designs are chosen to illustrate the structure of furniture and key principles in furniture building, and the techniques are well-suited to working with cuts of coniferous trees, especially cedar. Each project is described in a brief overview, with notes on degree of difficulty and an emphasis on key design elements.This isfollowedby a detailed descriptive sectionwithhelpfulillustrations. Will appeal to woodworkers and hand-tool enthusiasts, the book reflects growing interest in making simple, practical furniture for the home as well as an appreciation of Japanese design.

Things Japanese

Things Japanese
Author: Nicholas Bornoff
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2014-03-25
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1462913814

Traditional Japanese design imbues objects with a sense of history and artistry that easily reaches across cultural boundaries. In Things Japanese: Everyday Objects of Extraordinary Beauty and Significance, author Nicholas Bornoff and photographer Michael Freeman examine over 60 traditional objects that are uniquely Japanese, deftly illustrating their beauty and significance. Beautifully crafted samurai swords Elegant wooden tansu chests Elaborate tea ceremony implements Exquisitely carved netsuke toggles Fabulous silk-and-gold embroidered kimonos Each item is described in loving detail alongside lovely full-color photographs that highlight the great artistry and craftsmanship in everyday items used by real people in traditional Japan. Things Japanese is the perfect book for Japanese antique collectors or anyone interested in Japanese art and the culture and history of Japan.

Japan the Art of Living

Japan the Art of Living
Author: Amy Sylvester Katoh
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 484
Release: 2012-06-04
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1462906486

Gain insight into both modern and Japanese styles with this stunning Japanese interior design book. The Japanese traditional house defines Japanese style. The Japanese, however, being a practical and resourceful people, do not so limit themselves. They know that there are times when the spirit breaks the bounds of quiet simplicity. In more than 300 beautiful photographs of the homes of both Westerners and Japanese, this book presents the art of living with Japanese style, offering exciting new ideas and inspiration for all. Exquisite homes in the Tokyo area, focusing on original and attractive use of Japanese antiques and folk crafts, are showcased. Also included is the latest information on antique markets and hints for where to see the art of living--in galleries, textile and craft shops, and restaurants.

Japanese Woodworking Tools

Japanese Woodworking Tools
Author: Toshio Ōdate
Publisher:
Total Pages: 189
Release: 1984
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780918804198

This text shows how to use Japanese tools effectively and maintain them properly, and explains the role they play in traditional Japanese craftsmanship. It describes how to create razor-sharp cutting edges and introduces almost 50 different planes.--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Japanese Farm Food

Japanese Farm Food
Author: Nancy Singleton Hachisu
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Total Pages: 403
Release: 2012-09-04
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1449418295

Presents a collection of Japanese recipes; discusses the ingredients, techniques, and equipment required for home cooking; and relates the author's experiences living on a farm in Japan for the past twenty-three years.

The Genius of Japanese Carpentry

The Genius of Japanese Carpentry
Author: Azby Brown
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2014-01-07
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1462913784

The Genius of Japanese Carpentry tells the story of the 1200-year-old Yakushiji monastery in Nara and the dedicated modern-day craftsmen who are working to restore what has been lost to the depredations of time, fire and warfare. Although the full monastery reconstruction will not be completed until 2030, one of the main temples, the Picture Hall, has been completely restored employing the same woodworking technology used to create the original building. This new edition of an architectural classic is by Azby Brown—one of the world's leading experts on Japanese architecture. It contains a new preface and many new text materials and photographs—most of them now available in color for the first time. Azby Brown chronicles the painstaking restoration of the temple through extensive interviews with the carpenters and woodworkers along with original drawings based on the plans of master carpenter Tsunekazu Nishioka. An inspiring testament to the dedication of these craftsmen and their philosophy of carpentry work as a form of personal fulfillment, The Genius of Japanese Carpentry offers detailed documentation of this singular project and a moving reminder of the unique cultural continuity found in Japan.

The Complete Japanese Joinery

The Complete Japanese Joinery
Author: Hideo Sato
Publisher: Hartley & Marks Publishers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1995
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780881791211

La menuiserie japonaise complète est le manuel le plus accessible et le plus complet disponible en anglais sur l'art du travail du bois au Japon. Ce livre couvre tous les aspects du métier complexe et exigeant du travail du bois japonais, y compris le soin et l'utilisation des outils, la disposition et le marquage du bois, la découpe des joints et leur assemblage final.