This is pretty cool how the person sewed chopstick like things to bind the book. Could be an interesting way of binding since chopsticks is a significant part of dining etiquette in Japan.
Orihon are similar to kansubon in that they consist of individual sheets of paper arranged horizontally and glued together, but instead of being rolled for storage, these books are creased at regular intervals and folded accordion-style. Folding books were most commonly used for hand-copied manuscripts, but a certain amount of modern, printed books continue to be published in orihonstyle. This concertina-style binding was more portable than the scroll, and is thought to have been inspired by palm-leaf books which were carried along Indian and Chinese trade routes. Traditionally, the Japanese orihon featured Buddhist scriptures with images and text on only one side. However, some orihon, typically those featuring calligraphy and paintings, were pasted together so that both sides could be utilized.
The new Lan Su Chinese Garden visitor guide’s die-cut cover frames original Chinese scroll artwork and an invitation to “enter the wonderland”. Spot illustrations reinforce key elements and themes that educate visitors about another worldview – one that places emphasis on nature to find true meaning. Information is easily found using the always available map flap and tiered index-style pages, making sure visitors don’t feel lost and are easily able to explore every nook and cranny of the garden.
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