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Item Description Rare 1931 Japanese Folk Art Journal Kogei No 9, Stencil-dyed Cover by Keisuke Serizawa, Mingei Movement Soetsu Yanagi Kanjiro Kawai, Limited Edition 600
This is a rare 1931 edition of Kogei Vol. 9, the influential journal of the Japanese Mingei (Folk Art) movement. Published by Jurakusha, this volume is a masterpiece of book design, featuring a hand-made stencil-dyed cover (katazome) by the renowned artist Keisuke Serizawa and interior vignettes by the famed potter Kanjiro Kawai. This edition was limited to only 600 copies, making it a highly collectible piece of Japanese art history.
The contents of this issue are primarily focused on the beauty of folk ceramics. It includes 13 detailed plates of ceramic inscriptions and major essays by movement founder Soetsu Yanagi regarding Hita pottery, as well as contributions from Toyotaro Tanaka and Kanjiro Kawai. The journal captures the essence of the early Showa era aesthetic philosophy that redefined Japanese craftsmanship and the beauty of everyday objects.
Measuring approximately 22 by 15 cm with 71 pages, this volume remains in good antique condition. There is some characteristic staining on the plate pages and light sunning and wear to the spine and cover edges, which is typical for a paper item of this age. This is an essential acquisition for collectors of Mingei literature, Serizawa textiles, or Japanese ceramic history.
Item Specifics
- Artist: Keisuke Serizawa, Soetsu Yanagi, Kanjiro Kawai
- Size: 22 x 15 cm
- Year of Production: 1931
- Medium: Paper and Stencil-dyed Fabric Cover
- Condition: Please refer to the photos for the condition and details.
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