The "Japanese Crafts" series published by Tanko Shinsha is a classic and authoritative collection of books in the world of Japanese crafts and art. Volume 4, "Paper," details the world of washi paper, deeply rooted in the lives and spirit of the Japanese people. It covers everything from the traditional Nagashizuki (flowing paper making) method of production to its role in architectural spaces such as shoji screens and folding screens, as well as the beauty of ryōshi (paper making) and decorative processing. It showcases the warmth of the material itself and the strong yet delicate beauty created by the handiwork of artisans, accompanied by precious photographs.
