Asian Reads

The first English-language collection of the titular artist, The Art of Sachiko Kaneoya chronicles the creator's work and themes for nearly a decad...

Chinese Dress in Detail reveals the beauty and variety of Chinese dress for women, men, and children, both historically and geographically, showca...

Twenty-plus years after the initial publication of Wabi-Sabi: for Artists, Designers, Poets & Philosophers, Leonard Koren is back with furthe...

Generations of artisans in Japan have forged and refined their crafts to become the envy of the world. Each of the country's regions are renowned f...

This definitive illustrated history of manga is an unparalleled account of the development of a form which is an integral part of Japanese art an...

Gemstone Settings is the most in-depth, technical guide to stone setting. Jewelry makers will enjoy an encyclopedic overview, which features an e...

The fashion illustration book you've always wanted! Check out the newest title in the hit Fashion Illustrations Series!!This is the second title of...

This is the definitive catalog of an unparalleled collection of Indian jewelry and jeweled luxury objects made at the height of the Mughal empire a...

The best of Japanese graphic poster design, from the 1964 Tokyo Olympics to the Issey Miyake logoThis book brings together the best of Japanese gra...

The story of Japan's design ethos, by Muji's celebrated art directorAs Art Director for Muji since 2002, Japanese graphic designer Kenya Hara (born...

"A fascinating cultural history" (People) of how Japan adopted and ultimately revived traditional American fashion A strange thing has happened o...

Japanese Graphic Design is perhaps the most comprehensive look yet at the design aesthetic that still leads the world with its perfect blend of ele...

Chinese clothing has undergone continuous transformations throughout history, providing a reflection of the culture in place at any given time. A...

Embrace a simpler approach to stitching with bold one- and two-color embroidery motifs Zakka Embroidery presents designs that are an elegant b...

- Showcases 71 examples of Chinese Fans from the renowned Eurus Collection in South Korea, the largest Fan Museum in Asia- Continues the series of ...

The new sari--from subcultural trends to innovative and experimental designs using cutting-edge materialsIn recent years, the sari has been reinven...

Learn the art of furoshiki bag making, gift wrapping and clothing wraps in clear and simple steps. Furoshiki is a traditional Japanese wrapping clo...