SEIKICHIRÍ, GOTÍ: - Kami no Tabi (Paper Journey). Tokyo, Bijutsu ShuppanshaShowa 39 (1964).

. Large oblong folio (33.5 x 44 cm). Seventy-four double folded leaves bound in the fukuro-toji style. Twelve washi paper samples tipped in. Text in Japanese. Illustrated throughout in the katazome stencil technique on handmade paper. As issued in decorated washi paper covers. Housed in original folder with clasps and the original cardboard box (with some wear). Limited edition of 300 copies (no. 34).Tesuki Washi or handmade Japanese paper was introduced from China to Japan in 610 AD from Korea and has since been a part of Japanese culture. This is a spectacular work on paper production in Japan, its history and various manufacturing sites, accompanied by superb stencil-dyed prints made by Got›. Seikichir› Got› (1898-1989) was an artist, scholar and a master of the katazome technique. He was the foremost scholar of Japanese paper making in the post-war era. Contains information on many of the now extinct papers and paper manufacturers. In lovely condition.

Öffnen / schließen der AGB

Die Verkaufsbedingungen sind:
Terms of Sale

All items are offered subject to previous sale. All books are complete, octavo in size and in good condition, unless otherwise stated. Prices are in Euro; packing, postage and insurance are extra. New customers are requested to remit payment upon receipt of a pro forma invoice prior to shipment. Books may be returned within fourteen days of receipt after our confirmation. Safe return shipment is the buyer's responsibility. All transactions are made under Swedish law.

Payment is to be made by bank transfer. Visa/MasterCard/AmEx/JCB are also accepted if charged in SEK (Swedish Crowns).