This book introduces Japan's masters of traditional crafts and their works that are national treasures. This book provides a detailed introduction to the techniques and achievements of many of the craftspeople who have been designated "Living National Treasures" for their outstanding skills in traditional craft fields such as ceramics, lacquerware, dyeing and weaving, and metalwork. Not only does it show the intricate production process of these crafts, but it also examines the inheritance and development of traditional crafts in modern society.
