Netsuke
Article from World Collectors Net.
Michael R. Bernstein, Esq.
And yet another art dealer specializing in netsuke and inro.
Japanese Export
Furniture
At the same time Japanese art was influencing the Art Nouveau and Arts & Crafts
movements in the West, Western art was influencing that of Japan, as these lovely export pieces
show.
What is Tyotin?
Tyotin are paper-covered lanterns. Many were produced by individual shrines or
for specific festivals. This is one enthusiast’s region-by-region collection, now on the
Internet Archive because the author has vanished into the blogosphere and his tyotin page is down.
Mingei: Japanese Folk
Toys
Part toy, part charm, each mingei tells its own story
paperfolding.com
The history of origami, both as part of Shinto ritual and as recreation; the
mathematics of paper-folding, diagrams and more.
2000 Years of Japanese Glass
Museum exhibit of Japanese glass, which has a surprisingly ancient history. On the
Internet Archive now and no pictures.
Knitjapan
History of knitting in Japan, from ancient techniques derived from netmaking, to the
introduction of knitting by missionaries during the Meiji era. Also features articles on textiles
and exhibitions by knitters.
Temari Photos, History and Links
Long ago, Japanese girls played games with beautifully-patterned balls of
bright-colored thread. Now found on the Internet Archive.
Temarikai
How to make temari, traditional color symbolism, and links.
Karakuri.info
Kapan’s tradition of mechanical puppets, their role in religious festivals and
their influence on modern robotics.
The Grammar of Japanese
Embroidery Design
Article from the Embroiderers’ Guild of America on the symbols commonly found in
Japanese embroidery. Now found on the Internet Archive.
Books on Japanese Crafts:
Seiki, Kiyosi. The Art of Japanese Joinery. 1977. Weatherhill, 1993. ISBN 0-8348-1516-8