This important volume, compiled by Yanagi Sōetsu—the founder of the Mingei (folk craft) movement—presents a selection of woodblock prints by Munakata Shikō, one of Japan’s most celebrated printmakers. Munakata’s works are distinguished by their bold lines, vivid coloration, and a distinctive style that fuses the spirit of traditional Japanese folk crafts with modern expressive power. Conceived by Yanagi to disseminate Munakata’s art to a wider audience, the book underscores his pivotal role in both the Mingei movement and the history of Japanese printmaking. The inclusion of Munakata’s handwritten brush signature further enhances the work’s rarity and artistic value.
