Before the leather is tanned, the "kigawa" (raw hide) shines, looking like glass. Why not use this new material to create accessories like brooches and bracelets? This book clearly explains with photos how to select kigawa, color it, and dry it. Author: Kyoko Kawai Price: 2800 yen + tax Published in 1995 This is an old book, so there is some aging, but there are no writings or folds. This is a rare instructional book on raw hide crafts, not available in the market.