Sword fittings New Kaitai Shinsho 2 Touken Fanbooks Japanese BOOK

2023/5/17

The small pieces of metal such as the tsuba, menuki, kozuka, kogai, fuchigashira, etc. are made using highly detailed engraving techniques, rusting, alloying, and so on. From metal processing technology such as coloring, it contains unique and excellent technology cultivated over hundreds of years, and is still applied in many fields.
This book is the second edition that introduces masterpieces of sword fittings by the author of sword fittings researcher. Many works that could not be introduced last time are posted, and the column introducing the background and behind the scenes of the work is also enriched. In order for even beginners to enjoy it, we basically introduce them in the order of the Japanese syllabary, not by period or region, but by author or genre. It is a book that deepens your understanding of Japanese swords and Japanese culture by knowing not only swords but also sword fittings.

Chapter 1 Basic Knowledge of Sword Fittings Why were swords decorated?
What is origami?-What day is the 7th?
Name and explanation of each part

Condition:New