The Art of Netsuke | Arts | NPR

A third generation netsuke carver, Ryushi Komada is a master creator of these charm-like pieces that are the perfect embodiment of “necessity is the mother of invention“ — and, in this instance, artistry. • Read: “In The Art Of Netsuke, Tiny Toggles Tell Delightful Stories Of Japan“ at ------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe to NPR on YouTube: Follow NPR elsewhere, too: • Twitter: • Facebook: • Instagram: • Tumblr: • Snapchat: ABOUT NPR NPR connects to audiences on the air, on demand, online, and in person. More than 26 million radio listeners tune in to NPR stations each week and more than 36 million unique visitors access each month making NPR one of the most trusted sources of news and insights on life and the arts.