Wrapped in Gems: 40 Elegant Designs for Wire-Wrapped Gemstone Jewelry

Gustie L. Herrigel

Zen in the Art of Flower Arrangement: The Classic Account of the Meaning and Symbolism of the Japanese Art of Ikebana

Japanese masters have developed the techniques of ikebana over centuries and, while many different styles have evolved, they all share the same fundamental principles. The art embodies aesthetic considerations, knowledge of the natural forms of plants, and a profound understanding of the space around them. This book explains these principles by describing the lessons learned from master arranger Bokuyo Takeda and the underlying Zen symbolism in the art of ikebana. Readers will learn that training in ikebana is a process of achieving spiritual enlightenment and that the craft of arranging flowers is a form of meditation. These lessons provide a perfect escape from the stresses of everyday life and the incomparable satisfaction of creating beauty in the home.

Stuart Hillard (Author)

Quilts from the Country: Patchwork Projects to Decorate Your Home

A seasonal collection of quilts inspired by life in the countryside. With twenty ne

Lucilla Burn (Author)

Beazley Addenda: Additional References to Abv, Arv((+2)), and Paralipomena

The Beazley lists of attributed Athenian black-figure and red-figure bases have long been a basic so