The daughter of the emperor of Japan visits the last artisans of her country

The hardworking hands of Japan should be known to the world, yet today, their numbers are slowly diminishing. Noble eboshi lacquer, handmade weaving shuttles, paint brushes for maki-e art—a collection of essays from princess Akiko’s visits to the last few men of their craft who will continue to protect their art until the end.

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