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This new book is an insider's look at the huge range of styles of private homes in Japan

The two-volume collection delves into Kasou (家相)

traditional wooden snake based on traditional folk toys

and irregularities are consistent with age and are considered part of the textile's history and charm

The lightweight open-weave textile has aged to a warm natural tan and features indigo cotton patches

Ceramic Vase with Handle leather This new book is anToru Kikuchi creates pottery in Kasama, Ibaraki, producing pieces with a distinctly individual character. He begins by selecting a weight of clay, then shapes each form intuitively as ideas come to him. No two works are alike. Kikuchi also experiments with a wide range of glazes, resulting in rich and unexpected color combinations. This vase showcases his signature free form expression, shaped by intuition and chance rather than strict convention.