in an era where global interest in handmade, small-batch products is heightening as a response to mass production, this book takes a look inside the workshops of the Japans’s artisans, revealing their endless pursuit of excellence, and what it means to dedicate one’s life to the stewardship of irreplaceable cultural heritage.

when we first started talking about this collection, we gave a lot of thought to what a good book can become within a home... how it offers to join your space, your story. and how certain, very special, books can add to and grow the story within a home.