This Japanese-English visual guide features a comprehensive collection of stylish decorative objects from the Edo period, showcasing outstanding craftsmanship in lacquerware, metalwork, woodwork, dyeing, and more, all presented with full-colour photography.

The book covers objects such as combs (kushi), hairpins (kanzashi), smoking pipes (kiseru), netsuke, pouches (fukuro-mono), paper holders (kaishi-ire), small cases (hako-seko), dressing tables (kyoudai), and a diverse array of charms (omamori).

The author, a currently active craftsman, presents his finest selections from his own collection of over 5,000 pieces, objects sure to delight collectors both in Japan and overseas. Explanations are easy to understand, using Ukiyo-e woodblock prints as examples to illustrate how these items were actually worn.

This is an invaluable volume that allows readers to genuinely feel the Edo artisans' spirit of iki (urban stylishness and refined simplicity) embedded in their creations.

Chapter 1 第一章　
Omamori お守り
History of Omamori 12 Omamori of the Edo Period 13Hanging Amulet 14 Tubular Amulet 16Arm Amulets 18 Good Luck Pouches 20 Fire Precaution 24 Altar for the Armor 25
お守りの歴史　江戸時代のお守り 懸守り　筒守り腕守り　守り巾着火の用心　鎧仏

Chapter 2 第二章
Netsuke 根付
History of Netsuke 28 Materials and Design of Netsuke 29Ivory 30 Hawk's Claw 32 Coral 33 Seed 34 Rosewood 35 Hirado Ware 36 Copper 37
根付の歴史　根付の材質と図柄象牙　鷹の爪　珊瑚種　紫檀　平戸焼銅

Chapter 3 第三章
Fukuromono 袋物
History of Fukuromono 40 Types of Fukuromono 41Kami-ire 42 Tabako-ire 50 Mirror Case 52 Hakoseko 56　
袋物の歴史　袋物の種類紙入れ　たばこ入れ鏡入れ　筥迫

Chapter 4 第四章　
Hair Ornaments 髪の装い
History of Hair Ornaments 60 Types of Accessories and Materials Used 61Tortoiseshell 62 Silver 70 Edo Glass 73
髪飾りの歴史髪飾りの種類と素材鼈甲　銀　江戸ガラス"

Chapter 5 第五章　
Makeup Tools 化粧道具
Cosmetics of the Edo Period 76 Types of Makeup Tools 77Beni-choko 78 Set of Ohaguro Tools 80Hand Mirrors 82 Portable Cosmetic Kit 84Unubore Mirror 86 Kesho-bako 87 Vanity Box with Mirror 88
江戸時代の化粧　化粧道具の種類紅猪口　お歯黒道具一式手鏡　懐中化粧道具うぬぼれ鏡　化粧箱箱型鏡台

Chapter 6 第六章　
Smoking Utensils 喫煙道具
Smoking Culture of the Edo Period 92 Types of Smoking Utensils 93Tabako-bon 94 Kiseru 98
江戸時代の喫煙文化　喫煙道具の種類たばこ盆　きせる

Appendix 付録　
Glossary 103 用語集
Museums to Visit 115 訪ねてみたい美術館