GOLDEN JOINERY STUDIO(JAPANESE LANGUAGE ONLY)This compact guide provides a user-friendly overview of lacquer’s traits and historical background, as well as comprehensive insights into each stage of the lacquerware creation process. Designed for convenient portability, this resource is available exclusively in Japanese.
GOLDEN JOINERY STUDIODerived from the Japanese terms “wabi,” which conveys the essence of simplicity, and “sabi,” which embraces a contemplative melancholy, wabi sabi encompasses an understanding of the fleeting nature of worldly things and a corresponding delight in those elements marked by impermanence. As much a mindset—a sensitivity to our surroundings and a recognition of the objects in our midst—as it is an aesthetic style, wabi sabi encourages us to find solace in life’s unadorned beauty—a cracked vase, a tranquil rainy day, the transient quality of all things. Positioned as an antidote to the fast-paced, mass-produced, brightly illuminated world of today, wabi sabi invites us to decelerate and find solace in the innate splendor of our environment.In addition to expounding the philosophy of wabi-sabi, this book also offers practical design guidance, fostering a transformation of mind, body, and living space.Chapters include:History: The Development of Wabi SabiCulture: Wabi Sabi and the Japanese CharacterArt: Defining AestheticsDesign: Creating Expressions with Wabi Sabi MaterialsSpirit: The Universal Spirit of Wabi Sabi
Its detailed explanations encompass the entirety of Kintsugi, making it an essential reference. With this book, you can attain comprehensive knowledge of Kintsugi, spanning from the basics to practical applications.
Its detailed explanations encompass the entirety of Kintsugi, making it an essential reference. With this book, you can attain comprehensive knowledge of Kintsugi, spanning from the basics to practical applications.
GOLDEN JOINERY STUDIOSynopsis:Old, broken objects can become more beautiful than ever!The thought of throwing away a cherished dish or mug can be heartbreaking. If you’ve ever wanted to repair a treasured piece rather than tossing it in the trash — but didn’t know how — the traditional Japanese art of Kintsugi (“gold repair”) offers the perfect solution!A Beginner’s Guide to Kintsugi teaches you the traditional Japanese techniques of pottery and glass repair based on the ancient Wabi Sabi idea that imperfections are beautiful, and visible repairs are part of the “life story” of an object.Author Michihiro Hori provides simple, safe, and inexpensive methods that you can do at home using tools and materials that are readily available online. Hori guides you through the entire process–from assembling and mixing the materials to reconstructing replacements for hopelessly shattered shards.With this book, you’ll learn how to:Reinforce cracks, rebuild shattered areas, and apply the time-honored staple techniqueFix broken handles so they are fully functional againSafely work with lacquer and metallic powders to achieve beautiful, visible repairsWork with a variety of repair materials from gold leaf to washi paperRepair pottery and glass using traditional techniques for stunning results.As you take the time to prepare your materials and work closely with the pieces, you’ll find yourself becoming attuned to the mindful philosophy at the heart of Kintsugi and the Wabi Sabi principle of appreciating old and imperfect objects. Most of all, the meditative process of Kintsugi will help you look at broken objects in a new way.Specification:Publisher: Tuttle PublishingNumber of pages: 96
