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Japanese gardens have long been admired for their capacity to improve on nature through impeccable design, detail and composition, properties that elevate them from mere gardens to sacred spaces. Infi

Kimono Design: An Introduction to Textiles and Patterns uses hundreds of photographs and a wealth of information on colors, fabrics and embellishments to sketch a portrait of Japanese culture, art and

Shizuko Kuroha's Japanese Patchwork Quilting Patterns infuses a cherished American craft with an exquisite Japanese sense of color, detail, and design. This book brings a fresh eye to classic patchwor

Create versatile wardrobe essentials with these chic new Japanese knitting patterns for apparel and accessories from cult favorite author michiyo.A whole new world of fashionable Tokyo-style knitwear

This DIY sewing book presents a fabulous new collection of lightweight wraps that are easy to sew and look fantastic!Stylish Wraps Sewing Book provides five free pullout patterns that can be used to c

Featuring hundreds of stunning photographs and thoughtful commentary, this interior design book will add a distinctly Asian flare to your collection.The global exchange of design and taste is at its m

This massive origami pack contains 300 high-quality origami sheets printed with elegant Japanese kimono designs and patterns.These striking patterns were chosen to enhance the creative work of origami

Enjoy this thorough exploration of Balinese design with stunning photographs of the most exemplary architecture and interiors in Bali.Bali has long been a creative inspiration for the world — pr

Pore over this collection of cutting-edge home designs from The Philippines.The Tropical House: Cutting Edge Design in the Philippines celebrates a growing trend toward globalization in interior desig

This massive origami pack contains 300 high-quality origami papers printed with elegant Japanese designs and patterns.These striking patterns were chosen to enhance the creative work of origami artist

Patchwork Quilted Bags helps you create unique bags that put a little charm into carrying your stuff from place to place or storing the things you don't need every day.Full-sized quilting patterns and

With rich, detailed photographs and insightful commentary, this Chinese interior design book will provide you with plenty of fresh and colorful decorating ideas.China, long dormant in the world of des

There is no better project for the eco-conscious crafter than a simple cloth bag. Handmade Bags in Natural Fabrics offers patterns for twenty-five basic bag styles along with sixty variations and the

Shares twenty patterns and instructions for Japanese style women's clothing, from jackets and dresses to skirts and tops.

Twenty-eight essays provide an overview of modern Japanese culture, with attention to the society's values, attitudes, behavior patterns, and communication styles. War, gender roles, seniority rules,

Living with Air Plants is the perfect introduction to the world of Tillandsia and the many ways they can be used to design and upgrade your home or work space. It is the work of a prominent horticultu

Samurai Castles features hundreds of stunning color photographs and little-known details about the most important and well-preserved Samurai castles in Japan, including their history, design and milit

Presenting twenty-five master gardens, this landscape design book explores the ingenuity and range of Japanese landscaping, from the self-imposed confines of courtyard designs to the open expanses of

Use fresh flowers to make a dramatic difference in your home and dazzle with the power of flowers when you entertain!Decorating with Flowers celebrates the latest trends in contemporary floral design

Gain some new ideas along with the principles and history of Japanese stone gardening with this useful and beautiful garden design book.Japanese Stone Gardens provides a comprehensive introduction to

This is a compact and user–friendly Japanese to English and English to Japanese dictionary.The Tuttle Compact Japanese Dictionary is an updated and expanded version of Martin's Concise Japanese Dictionary, the favorite dictionary of students of the Japanese language for more than 30 years. A valuable reference for foreigners learning Japanese is the inclusion of declensions for common verbs at the back. The layout of the dictionary is extremely easy to use. Headwords are highlighted in color and all entries are given in Japanese script as well as their romanized equivalents. This format gives the learner a head start in mastering the important written characters of Japanese. This dictionary includes idiomatic expressions along with numerous sample sentences showing how Japanese words and expressions are correctly used in everyday contexts. A comprehensive pronunciation guide and detailed notes on Japanese grammar are also included making this dictionary a great way to learn Japanese.Co

"This new compilation offers many advantages…As an example of a book design, little more could be asked of this volume."—Harvard journal of Asiatic StudiesThe Compact Nelson is an abridged edition of

Indulge in the romance of Asia with designs that have graced elegant porcelains and carpets, elaborate books of poetry, temple walls and more. With this Asian design-themed adult coloring book you bec

Learn the ins and outs of proper bonsai design and care with this beautifully illustrated Japanese gardening book.Creating your own bonsai tree is simple, calming and serene, and best of all, it lets

Find inspiration and fresh ideas with this beautifully photographed garden design book.In Shocking Beauty, visionary garden impresario Thomas Hobbs offers his original and trendsetting treatises on ga

There's nothing quite like dressing your little girl in clothes she adores—made with love, made by you. Girls Style Book offers 24 full-sized patterns in five sizes for some of the cutest dresses, top

Enthralled with origami from a young age, master designer Michael LaFosse has used those skills to design and perfect paper airplanes for decades. In Planes for Brains, LaFosse presents 28 original mo

Whimsical, exquisite and fragile, butterflies and moths have enchanted and inspired people for centuries. Origami artist Michael G. LaFosse is no exception. His original butterfly paper-folding techniques are a dramatic new development in origami—which some have hailed as the most important advance in origami since the first paper cranes appeared centuries ago. Hundreds of LaFosse butterflies have been featured in exhibitions around the world and his iconic designs are now eagerly sought and widely imitated by folding enthusiasts everywhere.Michael LaFosse's Origami Butterflies presents 26 original projects from LaFosse's extensive butterfly and moth repertoire, including all his personal favorites. This collection has many rarely-seen designs, and several of the models illustrate new technical and design achievements made possible by the ingenious "LaFosse Origami Butterfly Folding System."These elegant forms—each created from a single square sheet of paper without cutting or glue—sho

Amidst the glass-and-steel skyscrapers and luxury apartments of modern-day Seoul, traditional Korean houses known as hanok survive and play a surprisingly important role. Inside the Korean House showcases 12 very special hanok that have been selected to reflect the lifestyle of style-conscious Koreans today, in a country where traditional values are still highly respected. While the exteriors of these homes are indistinguishable from the traditional hanok of past decades, the interiors have been adapted to keep up with the times. Traditional stone, wood and clay are still the basic materials used, and the houses make full use of natural elements such as wind and sunlight based on the principles of baesanimsu--which position the hanok in harmony with the forces of nature and the geography of their sites. Each hanok in this book has a unique story that is told from the point of view of its owners, many of whom are well-known architects, designers and business leaders. This book provides