Asian Crafts

The Bonsai Workshop
This book is intended for those wanting to grow and train their own bonsai trees. The author takes you through the entire process.

Shoji: How to Design, Build, and Install Japanese Screens
Japanese-style shoji screens are translucent, wooden-lattice panels that subtly transform light and space and add an elegant touch to any decor...

Making Shoji
The construction of shoji-Japanese sliding doors-requires intricate skills and attention to detail. This guide to creating shoji brings together both traditional...

Ikebana: A Fresh Look at Japanese Flower Arranging
With the trend towards pared-down, simple rooms, now is the time to discover how ikebana's sculptural style can complement contemporary...

Chinese Kites (Traditional Chinese Arts and Culture)
Kites have a long and interesting history in China, where they were invented some 2,400 years ago. Kite-flying, once used for military purposes...

Japanese Cabinetry: The Art and Craft of Tansu
Originating from Japan's Edo period (1615-1867), tansu refers mostly to wooden cabinets, boxes and chests. Japanese Cabinetry: The Arts and Craft of Tansu is the first truly definitive...

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