This book introduces the rich world of traditional craftsmanship in Kyoto, a city where time-honoured techniques continue to support both ceremonial culture and everyday life.
From tools used in Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, to objects essential to the Gion Festival, tea ceremony, ikebana, and the daily lives of geiko and maiko, the book explores how these crafts are created behind the scenes. Many workshops are quietly located within residential areas or down narrow alleys, making the production process rarely visible to the public.
Through carefully selected photographs, the book documents where these handmade works are made, who creates them, and which materials and tools are used. Rather than focusing solely on finished objects, it highlights the people and environments that sustain Kyoto’s craft traditions today.
This book is suitable for readers interested in Japanese culture, traditional crafts, and visual documentation. It can also serve as an accessible introduction for beginners, students, and international readers seeking insight into Japan’s living craftsmanship.
-Book details
Language: Japanese / English (bilingual)
Format: Softcover
Size: 220 × 182 mm (B5 variant)
Pages: 160 pages
Material: Paper
Country of origin: Japan
