Explore Japanese folk art--called mingei--with this beautifully illustrated book. Mingei literally means the "arts of the people" and is a treasured expression

The daily lives of ordinary people are replete with objects, common things used in commonplace settings. These objects are our constant companions in life. As s

Mr. Yanagi sees folk art as a manifestation of the essential world from which art, philosophy, and religion arise and in which the barriers between them disappe

This is a fully illustrated guide to the art, craft and design of bamboo, as demonstrated by the Japanese. It demonstrates how to use inexpensive materials to c

Experience Japanese culture through literature, celebrations, games and crafts. This packet includes an introduction, a discussion of this culture's role in U.S