Folk Toys of the World – Collection of the Japan Toy Museum (Folk Art Series)

Description This book features a selection of charming toys, dolls, and religious decorations from the museum’s collection of over 90,000 “World Folk Toys.” It highlights their appeal through vivid photographs and detailed explanations. Additionally, the book focuses on five countries known for their rich tradition of folk toys, exploring their history and the current state of their craftsmanship. It also delves into the universal nature and regional uniqueness of folk toys through ten different themes. In 1963, Shigeyoshi Inoue, then a private railway employee, was inspired by a book that made him aware of the global disappearance of handmade toys, a cultural heritage related to children. He began collecting folk toys from all over Japan while working his regular job. In 1974, he established the Japan Toy Museum in a small town on the outskirts of Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, to display his collection. With numerous donations of large collections, the museum grew to become one of Japan’s leading toy museums. In 2016, it earned a two-star rating from Michelin, gaining recognition both domestically and internationally. The book’s craftsmanship, designed by Yosuke Jikuhara, is also noteworthy, resembling a fine work of art. Category：Japanese Craft Book, Japanese Product design Book Tag：folk craft, folk toys Pages： 160 ISBN： 9784908465147 Release Date: September, 2020 Language: Japanese Publisher: Daifuku shorin Author profile Ayame Osaki Architect. Born in Osaka Prefecture in 1971. After completing a master’s program in architecture at Kyoto University Graduate School of Engineering, he worked at Toyo Ito & Associates, Architects. In 2005, he established Akihisa Hirata Architecture Office, became an associate professor at Kyoto University in 2015, and a professor in 2018. His major works include “Masuya Honten,” “Bloomberg Pavilion,” “Ota City Museum & Library,” “Tree-ness House,” “Overlap House,” “Yatsushiro City Folk Performing Arts Heritage Center,” “HARAKADO,” and the “Nerima City Art Museum & Nukui Library” (scheduled for completion in 2028). His major awards include the SD Review, JIA Newcomer Award, the Golden Lion at the 13th Venice Biennale of Architecture (jointly awarded), the Murano Togo Prize (Ota City Museum & Library), the BCS Award (Ota City Museum & Library), and the Architectural Institute of Japan Award (Ota City Museum & Library). Ayame Osaki’s books Folk Toys of the World – Collection of the Japan Toy Museum (Folk Art Series) ¥3,300 Related products of folk toys Folk Toys of the World – Collection of the Japan Toy Museum (Folk Art Series) ¥3,300 Add to cart MINGEI: Masterpiece of Japanese Folk craft – How to Choose and Enjoy ¥1,760 Add to cart Related products of folk craft Folk Toys of the World – Collection of the Japan Toy Museum (Folk Art Series) ¥3,300 Add to cart Samiro Yunoki’s Selected Works – The Joy of Travel, the Colors of Travel ¥6,820 Add to cart Kawai Kanjiro’s House ¥2,970 Add to cart Illustrated Encyclopedia of World Folk CostumesRated 5.00 out of 5 ¥3,278 Add to cart MINGEI: Masterpieces of Japanese Folkcraft 2 – TablewareRated 5.00 out of 5 ¥1,848 Add to cart MINGEI: Masterpiece of Japanese Folk craft – How to Choose and Enjoy ¥1,760 Add to cart Basket & Zaru – Mingei Textbook 4 ¥2,200 Add to cart Kokeshi Encyclopedia: Traditional Kokeshi doll culture, climate, designs, craftsmen ¥1,980 Add to cart Basic book for making wicker baskets (rattan basket)Rated 4.00 out of 5 ¥1,760 Add to cart Reviews There are no reviews yet Thank you for viewing this product. If you wish to leave a review, please consent to GDPR. Click this link to accept GDPR. Q & A are disabled in the settings Related products The first Japanese glass pen – 30 studio 184 glass pens ¥2,200 Add to cart A picture book of trees and wood that shows the types and characteristics of materials and uses ¥3,520 Add to cart eraser stamp of Japanese annual events by Tomoko Tsukui ¥1,540 Add to cart What to put on the plate? – Makoto Kagoshima PotteryRated 5.00 out of 5 ¥1,760 Add to cart Makoto Kagoshima Pottery worksRated 5.00 out of 5 ¥3,080 Add to cart Creating a Small World – Dioramas and Dollhouses Made from Everyday Items by Hanabira kobo ¥2,000 Add to cart OSAMU GOODS – 100 Writing & Crafting PapersRated 5.00 out of 5 ¥1,848 Add to cart Samiro Yunoki Style & ArchivesRated 4.00 out of 5 ¥2,420 Add to cart Tomoko Tsukui’s Eraser Hanko LessonRated 5.00 out of 5 ¥1,540 Add to cart 366 days flower cutout – paper cutting art ¥1,980 Add to cart