Description
"Bushido: Legacies of the Japanese Tattoo" is a visual book for tattoo artists that delves into the relationship between Japanese tattoo culture and the spirit of Bushido.
Authored by Takahiro Kitamura, this book focuses on the spiritual and cultural connection between traditional Japanese tattooing (Wabori) and the spirit of Bushido. It is ideal for artists who want to understand the philosophy and history behind Wabori designs and motifs, or for studios looking for reference materials for creating Japanese-style works.
This book is not a technical guide to tattooing, but rather a commentary on Wabori from cultural, historical, and visual perspectives. It allows readers to visually confirm the composition and meaning of traditional designs, making it a valuable resource for design research and motif investigation before tattooing.
Product Features
- Structure centered on the relationship between Bushido and Wabori: This book explains traditional Japanese tattoo culture through the lens of Bushido. It is recommended for those who wish to systematically understand the meaning and background of designs.
- Authored by Takahiro Kitamura: Written by an author deeply knowledgeable about the cultural background of Wabori, this book is frequently referenced as a resource for Japanese-style work.
- Useful as a visual reference material: The content allows for visual confirmation of traditional designs, compositions, and motifs, making it easy to use as a reference during design creation.
Product Details
Key specifications are as follows:
- Author: Takahiro Kitamura
- Title: Bushido: Legacies of the Japanese Tattoo
- Type: Book (English)
- Purpose: Cultural and historical reference material for Wabori and Japanese style, design research
- Handled by: FLAG Tattoo Supply
Recommended for
This book is suitable for those who want to keep cultural background information and the meanings of motifs related to Wabori on hand as a reference.
- Those who wish to research the meaning and historical background of designs when performing Japanese-style tattooing.
- Artists looking for visual reference materials that show traditional Wabori motifs and compositions.
- Those who wish to stock books on tattoo culture and history as studio references.
Notes
This book is written in English. Shipping may be handled via postal delivery (separate shipment). Product specifications and packaging may change depending on the time of arrival.