Art of Japanese Bookbinding

Unleash your creativity through the art of Japanese bookbinding with this inspirational and creative guide. Nao Inoue, the founder of the renowned Marumizu-Gumi Studio in Tokyo and a shokunin, a recognized craftsperson in Japan, attracts students from all over the world with her bookbinding workshops. In The Art of Japanese Bookbinding, Nao shares six bookbinding techniques that guide readers from basic to more advanced methods—essentially, it’s her workshops all in one book. This richly illustratedand beautifully designed guide is packed with cultural insights, creative projects, and sustainable practices designed to inspire crafters of all levels. With easy, step-by-step tutorials, illustrated with photos and drawings, and just a few tools, you can create endless projects, including:Handmade journalsNotebooksPhoto albumsPortfoliosGiftsIncluding tutorials for creating book boxes and enclosures and suminagashi, the ancient art of marbling paper with ink., The Art of Japanese Bookbinding invites you to explore bookbinding as both a functional skill and an expressive art form. Grab your tools and embrace this modern, creative take on an ancient craft.