The Poetry of Netsuke The Poetry of Netsuke Robert O Kinsey Perpetua2004Paperback160pp Illustrated253x215mm 5087160000000 Product Code: 508716 Details The history of Netsuke – the toggles associated with the Japanese kimono – stretches back for nearly half a millennium. Early examples served a purely... DetailsBackDetailsThe history of Netsuke – the toggles associated with the Japanese kimono – stretches back for nearly half a millennium. Early examples served a purely functional purpose, but over time they evolved into miniature works of art, often with spiritual connotations. This illustrated compendium demonstrates the affinity between Netsuke and Japan’s ancient Haiku and Waka poetry tradition, analysing the art forms side by side and noting their shared characteristics of simplicity, restraint and master craftsmanship.See MoreSee Less now £7.99 Qty Qty-+ Add to Basket CategoriesCrafts & CollectablesTravel (all)The East