A Study of the Weatherhead East Asian Institute, Columbia University Kingdom of Beauty shows that the discovery of mingei (folk art) by Japanese intellectuals i

"In an age when so much of our time is spent staring at screens, it is easy to understand why the warmth, intimacy and idiosyncrasies of hand craftsmanship shou

This is a study of a group of potters living in a small community in the south of Japan, and about the problems they face in the production, marketing and aesth

Explore Japanese folk art--called mingei--with this beautifully illustrated book. Mingei literally means the "arts of the people" and is a treasured expression

The daily lives of ordinary people are replete with objects, common things used in commonplace settings. These objects are our constant companions in life. As s