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Utsuwa: Japanese Objects for Everyday Use by Kylie Johnson and Tiffany Johnson

Utsuwa: Japanese Objects for Everyday Use by Kylie Johnson and Tiffany Johnson

Hachette UK Distribution Ltd

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A piece must be practical enough to be used every day. It must be crafted at its place of origin, using traditional techniques and materials. And it must be handmade.

Japanese craft has long been revered for its quality and beauty, and skilled craftwork remains an important part of Japanese life. 'Utsuwa', meaning 'for everyday use', embodies the ethos of handmaking in Japan, where handcrafted wares must be as practical as they are beautiful. This book takes us behind the scenes into the private studios of some of Japan's most exciting artisans to reveal stories of material, method, place and culture. It guides us through quiet galleries and colourful marketplaces, where the provenance of a piece is central to its story.

Utsuwa is a love letter to the makers and sellers, and to all those who share the Japanese reverence for tradition and beauty.

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    All the products we sell are hand-crafted. This means that they are unique and special, but also means that in rare cases the design / colour / size may differ slightly from the photograph featured on their product page. All dimensions given are approximate.

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