{"product_id":"9780984377954","title":"The Art of Tsukamaki","description":"Tsukamaki, combining aesthetics, form and function, is the deceptively simple Japanese art of sword handle wrapping. Dr. Buck's work presents a general historical overview of the evolution of Japanese samurai swords and sword mounts, as well as step-by-step instructions and diagrams for 25 specific types of sword handle wrapping. It also includes a compact visual glossary of Japanese swords, general temper patterns and common signature characters. As a reference book, it is both an excellent introduction to the art of Tsukamaki, and a complete how-to guide for the beginner tsukamaki-shi, or sword handle wrapper.","brand":"Lloyd \u0026 Tutle Publishing, Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49785342689520,"sku":"9780984377954","price":32.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780984377954","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}