| Wagashi: Handcrafted Fashion Art from Japan Contributor(s): Sudo, Kumiko (Author) |
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ISBN: 1933308141 ISBN-13: 9781933308142 Publisher: Breckling Press OUR PRICE: $25.16 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2008 Annotation: Patterns for 20 handcrafted projects, each an exquisite accessory and a tiny work of art, are provided in this step-by-step guide. The centerpiece of the handbook is a range of stunning fabric jewelry--necklaces, bracelets, and earrings--crafted from silks or cottons complemented by a colorful decorative cord that is woven or knotted into unique designs, called "kumihimo," Instructions are provided for several unusual craft techniques including Japanese knotwork, Delica beading, and fabric origami, each with color drawings and step-by-step directions. Projects are accompanied by color photographs evocative of contemporary Japanese style, and every chapter opens with a wonderful original watercolor by the author, as well as text providing reflections on Japanese life and art. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Decorating |
| Dewey: 746.095 |
| LCCN: 2007016356 |
| Physical Information: 0.52" H x 8.46" W x 8.52" (1.30 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Japanese |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Patterns for20 handcraftedprojects, each an exquisiteaccessory and a tiny work of art, are provided in this step-by-step guide.The centerpiece of the handbook is a range of stunning fabric jewelrynecklaces, bracelets, and earringscrafted from silks or cottons complemented by a colorful decorative cord that is woven or knotted into unique designs, called "kumihimo." Instructions are provided for several unusual craft techniques including Japanese knotwork, Delica beading, and fabric origami, each withcolor drawings and step-by-step directions. Projectsare accompanied by color photographs evocative of contemporary Japanese style, and every chapteropens witha wonderfuloriginal watercolor by the author, as well astext providing reflections on Japanese life and art." |