Sweet and Nostalgic Designs in Japan

Pre-loved furniture, antique kimonos in vibrant patterns, dangerously seductive piece of irresistible junk: at every antique market one encounters odd yet oddly adorable items that elicit an involuntary chuckle.
All objects and handicrafts in this book are selected by Yonagadou, an Osakabased product designer who uses Japanese Retro Patterns into her works, and their eye-catching designs are carefully introduced with the stories behind.
Most items / examples were familiar among ordinary Japanese in mid 20th century, and now they can provide fresh and inspiring ideas for graphic designers, product designers and anyone who love handicrafts.
Profile of Yonagadou Yonagadou, who is an Osaka-based product designer and also wrote Modern Patterns of Japan, selects various Japanese traditional craft works such as Japanese candy wrapping papers, tiles, architecture, dolls, and even rituals, and visit the place of origins and meet with the craftsmen. She put those one-andonly designs into her products such as handkerchiefs, towels, postcards and stationeries.