The Art of Japanese Bookbinding

Traditions and Techniques from the Legendary Marumizu Gumi Studio

The Art of Japanese Bookbinding teaches you five bookbinding techniques through step-by-step tutorials, allowing you to create endless creative and personalized projects.

Unleash your creativity through the art of Japanese bookbinding with this inspirational and creative guide. 

Nao Inoue, the founder of the renowned Marumizu Gumi bookbinding studio in Tokyo, attracts students from all over the world with her workshops. In The Art of Japanese Bookbinding, Nao shares five bookbinding techniques that guide readers from basic to more advanced methods.

This richly illustratedand beautifully decorated guide features Japanese-style paper and is packed with cultural insights, creative projects, and sustainable practices designed to inspire crafters of all levels. With easy, step-by-step tutorials and just a few tools, you can create endless projects, including:

• Handmade journals
• Notebooks
• Photo albums
• Portfolios
• Gifts

Whether you’re a novice, an expert crafter, or have an interest in different cultural practices, 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.

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