Tansu: Traditional Japanese Cabinetry

by Ty Heineken, Kiyoko Heineken

Overview

Tansu, the unique cabinetry of Japan, springs from a rich folk-art tradition. This book is lavishly illustrated with 27 full-color plates and over 260 monochrome photographs of spectacular chests and elegant details. It is divided into two parts, the first on history and the second on techniques. It also includes an invaluable guide to purchasing and conserving tansu.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780834843547
Publisher:	Shambhala
Publication date:	05/25/2021
Sold by:	Penguin Random House Publisher Services
Format:	eBook
Pages:	248
Sales rank:	861,635
File size:	98 MB
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About the Author

Ty and Kiyoko Heineken have been patrons of Japanese folk arts for more than thirty years. Ty Heineken is a cultural anthropologist and is director of Studio Japan, a conservation workshop. Kiyoko Heineken is a bibliographic specialist at Princeton University's East Asian Library.