The Art of Tsukamaki
Author | : Thomas Buck |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 130 |
Release | : 2011-12-26 |
ISBN-10 | : 0984377956 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780984377954 |
Rating | : 4/5 (56 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Tsukamaki, combining aesthetics, form and function, is the deceptively simple Japanese art of sword handle wrapping. Dr. Buck's work presents a general historical overview of the evolution of Japanese samurai swords and sword mounts, as well as step-by-step instructions and diagrams for 25 specific types of sword handle wrapping. It also includes a compact visual glossary of Japanese swords, general temper patterns and common signature characters. As a reference book, it is both an excellent introduction to the art of Tsukamaki, and a complete how-to guide for the beginner tsukamaki-shi, or sword handle wrapper.