From the preface...
As an observer and a craftsperson, I offer this book to those who have yet to experience the wonder of bamboo, as well as to those who have bamboo in their garden, bamboo shoots in their wok, and lovingly fashioned bamboo objects in their home. Bamboo's contributiion to Japanese culture goes far beyond a mountainside grove or a simple basket. Its presence touches every aspect of daily life—art, literature, design, food, and crafts. Its warm golden glow can be found in a pair of chopsticks and a garden fence. It is this very warmth and abundance that I hope will catch your attention as it has mine.
—Nancy Moore Bess
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