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The beauty of everyday things

by Muneyoshi Yanagi, Michael Brase

This exposition of Japanese folkcraft philosophy explores the hallmarks of design, including simplicity, honesty, and the beauty of imperfection. It advocates for the value of handcrafted everyday objects over mass-produced items.

Accession 21852 ISBN 9780241366356 Publisher Penguin
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