¡°There are some craftspeople in Japan who don¡¯t really know how to get their name out there in the world, or are so involved in their craft, they don¡¯t have the time or interest in promoting it,¡± says Irwin Wong, the author of ¡°Handmade in Japan: The Pursuit of Perfection in Traditional Crafts.¡±
¡°That¡¯s not to say they aren¡¯t keen to share their work, though. It was surprisingly easy to visit them, talk to them and take photos.¡±
Handmade in Japan: The Pursuit of Perfection in Traditional Crafts, by Irwin Wong320 pagesGESTALTEN
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