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[Book review] The Garden’s rope work / 目で見る庭のロープワーク
目で見る庭のロープワーク / The Garden’s rope work First published 1980. Reviewed edition first published May 30 2008. By Junzou Ishida / 龍居庭園研究所 Paperback ISBN-10: 4-87460-985-6 ISBN-13: 978-4-87460-985-9 222 Pages ¥ 1300 +tax I couldn’t find any additional information about the author. Introduction by the author (translated and summarized by the reviewer): During the creation of this book the author […]
Traditional Japanese and Western Winter Decorations – Pine, Plum, and Bamboo
Traditional Japanese and Western Winter Decorations In Japan at New Year three plants are commonly displayed together, these are: pine (prosperity), plum (loveliness) and bamboo (longevity), in aspiration of the coming year. They are named the Three Friends of Winter (shōchikubai – 松竹梅). A stylized motif / pattern of these three iconic plants can be […]