by Soetsu Yanagi is the foundational text for the Mingei (folk art) movement, arguing that true beauty resides in simple, anonymous, and utilitarian objects. 📖 Access and Downloads

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The best work is often produced using natural materials and traditional techniques passed down through generations. Yanagi divides crafts into four categories:

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Yanagi discovered beauty in everyday, ordinary, and utilitarian objects created by nameless and unknown craftsmen. The term (民芸) literally means “people’s art” and refers to crafts made by ordinary people for everyday use.

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