{"product_id":"shosa-meditations-in-japanese-handwork-9789460583803","title":"Shosa: Meditations in Japanese Handwork","description":"\u003cb\u003eTwelve beautiful, mindfully created in-depth portraits of Japanese makers in words and photos, from a bamboo weaver to a tatami mat maker, from a ceramicist to a cook who specialises in puddings. Includes information about different regions to visit in Japan.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen visiting Japan, one of the first things that stand out is the calm and respectful way the Japanese behave. A weaver meditatively repeats the exact same movement a thousand times a day, while the tea master dedicates every serene gesture to the harmony of the room. Although in the West we might find it hard to explain this mindful way of moving, the Japanese have a word for it: shosa. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this book, journalist Ringo Gomez and photographer Rob Walbers portray 12 Japanese makers from different regions. From a bamboo weaver to a tatami mat maker, from a ceramist to a Zen monk. Ringo and Rob visited these makers in their workshops and made in-depth portraits in words and pictures. In this book, they report on their journey through Japan, hoping to uncover the complex meaning of shosa through the hands of Japanese makers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRingo Gomez-Jorge\u003c\/b\u003e is a Belgium-based freelance journalist who specializes in face-to-face, in-depth interviews with designers, makers and artists. He writes for Flemish quality newspapers like \u003ci\u003eDe Standaard\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDe Morgen\u003c\/i\u003e and has a weak spot for Japan, where he tries to spend as much time as possible. \u003cb\u003eRob Walbers\u003c\/b\u003e is a Tokyo-based freelance photographer. His work ranges from music photography (including portraits of Madonna, The Rolling Stones, Lady Gaga, Morrissey and Radiohead) to the fields of fashion and lifestyle. Next to his commercial work, he focuses on personal projects, which have resulted in numerous publications and exhibitions and an array of awards.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Luster Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51359076057362,"sku":"9789460583803","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5a7c56e8-074d-4bde-818c-33fc32d03c00.jpg?v=1749578888","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/shosa-meditations-in-japanese-handwork-9789460583803","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}