The Bamboo Basket Handbook with English translation: Learn about bamboo basket materials, types, selection, weaving, and maintenance (JAPANESE-ENGLISH BILINGUAL BOOKS)

Release date: 2015/6/8
Language ‏ : ‎ Japanese
Book: ‎ 143 pages

Handmade bamboo baskets and utensils are popular overseas as well.
The craftsmanship of a single bamboo basket incorporates the attention to materials and beautiful traditional techniques that are unique to Japanese handicrafts.
Another great thing about bamboo baskets, which are made from natural materials, is that they can be used in unexpected uses and situations.
We will convey this charm through the highly original works of young artists.

This book is a bilingual book with English translations for all explanations, with the aim of making the book more recognized overseas.

This is a book that can be used not only by those who want to learn about Japanese bamboo baskets, but also as a souvenir book for tourists visiting Japan, and as a reference book for those who want to convey Japanese culture to foreigners.

Main contents
・Basic knowledge of bamboo (types and characteristics of bamboo)
・Basic knowledge of bamboo baskets (history of bamboo baskets, types of bamboo baskets in various parts of Japan, names of bamboo baskets, uses and scenes unique to Japan)
・How to make a bamboo basket 1 Making bamboo strips (how to choose bamboo, how to make bamboo strips)
・How to make a bamboo basket 2 How to weave (types of braiding, main weaving techniques)
・Stylish bamboo baskets (popular works originally created by young artists, how to use them by purpose/scene, tips for maintenance)

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