When visiting Japan, one of the first things that stand out is the calm and respectful way the Japanese behave. A weaver meditatively repeats the exact same movement a thousand times a day, while the tea master dedicates every serene gesture to the harmony of the room. Although in the West we might find it hard to explain this mindful way of moving, the Japanese have a word for it: shosa.
12 Japanese makers from different regions are portrayed In this beautiful hardcover book. From a bamboo weaver to a tatami mat maker, from a ceramist to a Zen monk. Ringo and Rob visited these makers in their workshops and made in-depth portraits in words and pictures. In this book, they report on their journey through Japan, hoping to uncover the complex meaning of shosa through the hands of Japanese makers.
Published: April 2025 by Luster Publishing
Language: English
Author: Ringo Gomez-Jorge
Photographer: Rob Walbers
Format: Hardcover
Size: 224 pages, approx 18 cm x 26 cm
ISBN: 9789460583803
Photos from the Luster Publishing website.
