DESCRIPTION Thank you for looking at my page! Condition : Used, Good condition Language : English Release Date : 2001 Pages : About 224 Pages Size : About 28.2 x 2.3 x 22.9 cm Weight : 0.7167 kg Japanese Book in English Bamboo in Japan Nancy Moore Beth etc. 4770025106 ............................................. For centuries, bamboo has fascinated legions of craftspeople, plant lovers and devotees of the handcrafted object. And nowhere is bamboo used more elegantly and distinctly than in Japan. Its presence touches every part of daily life ? art, crafts, design, literature, and food. Its beauty enlivens textile designs, restaurant interiors, and holiday festivities. Artist and writer Nancy Moore Bess set out to discover just how bamboo-crafted objects attained such heights in Japan. Her travels took her throughout the country and through centuries of accumulated artifacts. After five years of dedicated research and study, she has assembled an unparalleled collection of writings and photographs that uncover the hidden beauty of bamboo. Bess unveils the boundless uses of this versatile material in Japan, ranging from the most elegant and refined to the most humble. She shows bamboo's applications in the garden and home, in the cherished accessories of the tea ceremony and flower arranging, and in an endless array of crafts from elaborate baskets to colorful kites and dolls. With illuminating text and over 250 exquisite photographs, illustrations, and artwork, Bess reveals the intricacies and resources of this lovely versatile plant. She explores the Japanese reverence for bamboo's natural beauty, adding immeasurably to our knowledge of the Asian sensibility and lifestyle. Payment Paypal ONLY Shipping Handling I will ship anywhere in the world. Intl' Economy shipping - with SAL Tracking number SAL Registered Mail abolished Australia, Greenland, Denmark, Germany, Norway, Hungary, Finland, Poland. Australia, Greenland, Denmark, Germany, Norway, Hungary, Finland, Poland :(No tracking number) ?takes about 2 to 4 weeks or more Intl' Standard shipping - with EMS with Tracking number ?takes about 7 to 11 days or more Handling Time We'll ship within 1 - 3 business days after receiving payment. Thank you for your watching.