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250 Japanese Knitting Stitches - Gayle Roehm - Bog - Tuttle Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Origami Kaleidoscope Paper Pack Book - - Bog - Tuttle Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Our same origami paper in a functional book format!This origami paper pack from Tuttle Publishing has more than 250 sheets of richly saturated, double-sided origami paper. Held into place with an easy tear-out design, you won't have to worry about loose papers in your pack falling out or getting creased and crinkled. Origami Kaleidoscope Paper Pack Book includes:256 double-sided, 6" folding papers16 mesmerizing kaleidoscope patterns13 pages of full-color instruction, with origami tips and tricksStep-by-step directions for folding 8 origami models

Nature Crafts - Hiroyuki Oka - Bog - Tuttle Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Interior decorating just got a green thumb!Harness the beauty of plants, leaves and foliage—green decor—in this unique collection of 40 nature projects that are fun, easy and inexpensive to make. Six of Japan's leading floral and plant designers offer a range of ideas to turn found and foraged materials into stunning arrangements and displays. With these visionary stylists as your guides, a few materials you already have at home and easy-to-obtain tools, you'll be able to:Create charming glass-encased air plants and spoon-based succulentsWeave, bend and stack leaves and fronds into eye-catching arrangementsStyle your own one-of-a-kind leaf fashion accessories, from corsages to braceletsCreate living jewelry and one-of-a-kind plant handbagsMake a signature leaf tapestry and leaf wrapping paperAnd much, much more!This book features over 250 gorgeous photographs and straightforward, step-by-step instructions that show you how to turn your surroundings into a verdant showcase for nature's beauty.

Nature Crafts - Hiroyuki Oka - Bog - Tuttle Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Interior decorating just got a green thumb!Harness the beauty of plants, leaves and foliage—green decor—in this unique collection of 40 nature projects that are fun, easy and inexpensive to make. Six of Japan's leading floral and plant designers offer a range of ideas to turn found and foraged materials into stunning arrangements and displays. With these visionary stylists as your guides, a few materials you already have at home and easy-to-obtain tools, you'll be able to:Create charming glass-encased air plants and spoon-based succulentsWeave, bend and stack leaves and fronds into eye-catching arrangementsStyle your own one-of-a-kind leaf fashion accessories, from corsages to braceletsCreate living jewelry and one-of-a-kind plant handbagsMake a signature leaf tapestry and leaf wrapping paperAnd much, much more!This book features over 250 gorgeous photographs and straightforward, step-by-step instructions that show you how to turn your surroundings into a verdant showcase for nature's beauty.

Balinese Dance, Drama & Music - Rucina Ballinger - Bog - Tuttle Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Discover the richness and beauty of Bali's many performing art forms. This book is a lavishly illustrated introduction to the most popular forms of traditional performing arts in Bali—among the most intricate and spectacular musical and theatrical performances found anywhere. Ideal reading for visitors to the island, as well as anyone interested in Balinese culture, this book presents the history and form of each performance—with 250 watercolor illustrations and full-color photos to aid in identification. Introductory sections discuss how the performing arts are learned in Bali and the basic religious and cultural tenets expressed through the arts. Subsequent chapters describe each form, including Gamelan Gong Keybar, Gambuh, Legong Keraton, Baris, Wayang Kulit and many more!Chapters include:What is Gamelan?Women in Non-Traditional RolesThe Stories in Balinese TheatreSacred and Ceremonial DancesAnd many more!Expert authors I Wayan Dibya and Rucina Ballinger discuss how the performing arts in Bali are passed from one generation to the next and the traditional values these performances convey, as well as their place within religious celebrations and how and when the performances are staged. In addition to including a bibliography and discography, the book is enhanced with over 200 stunning photographs and specially-commissioned watercolor illustrations from artist Barbara Anello.

The Ultimate Guide to Japanese Yokai - Zack Davisson - Bog - Tuttle Publishing - Plusbog.dk

With a "ghostly torch" passed down from Lafcadio Hearn, Davisson, accomplished author, translator, and folklorist delves into the depths of Japanese folklore to unearth 100 of the most bizarre and haunting creatures to ever grace myth and legend. In this book you'll encounter a vast range of mysterious beings, from malevolent demons and chilling monsters to spectral ghosts and enchanted beasts. Davisson skillfully navigates the elusive realm of Yokai, shedding light on their mysteries and revealing their significance to the cultural tapestry of Japan. Featuring iconic Yokai such as the enigmatic Amabie, the endearing Tofu Kozo, and the pitiful Kyokotsu, alongside lesser-known entities like the repulsive Akaname and the never before catalogued Kaiju, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of Japan's supernatural pantheon. Modern Yokai art by esteemed artists such as Lili Chin, Emi Lenox, and Peach Momoko breathe new life into the age-old legends shared within. Illustrated with over 250 color woodblock prints and paintings, and packed with interesting facts and entertaining stories, this book transports readers into a realm where the line between myth and reality blurs. "A modern day Lafcadio Hearn is picking up his ghostly torch. Zack Davisson is the author, translator, and folklorist following in Hearn's footsteps." —tofugu.com

55 Fantastic Japanese Knitting Stitches - Kotomi Hayashi - Bog - Tuttle Publishing - Plusbog.dk

"At last, we have a book in English from Kotomi Hayashi! 55 Fantastic Knitting Stitches brings us (yes) 55 stitch patterns that will be fun to use in designing and personal knitting. Some are challenging, some are variations on a theme, and all are new and interesting." —Gayle Roehm, knitting teacher, author and translator for the knitting best-sellers Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible and 250 Japanese Knitting Stitches The perfect book for needlework enthusiasts who want to try the unique Japanese style of knitting!Popular and prolific author and knitwear designer Kotomi Hayashi presents 55 innovative stitch designs—specifically for those who have never tried Japanese-style knitting before. These include re-imagined modern variations on traditional stitches as well as Hayashi's own innovative inventions, which incorporate influences from her travels all around the world. These beautiful stitch patterns, influenced by knitting styles from around the world, include:Delightful reversible patterns—you get two garments in one!Patterns with motifs in relief that add dimension and texture to your knitwearSurprising variations on classics such as cables, basketweaves, bobbles and popcorn stitches, among othersPatterns and stitches with unusual color combinations, offering endless opportunities for creativityKnitting enthusiasts will find endless inspiration in these pages. Among many others, you'll find innovative criss-cross, rick-rack, openwork, cable, waffle and many other types of stitching, resulting in beautiful textures and strikingly modern uses of color. In addition to the charts typical of Japanese knitting books, step-by-step instructions and diagrams for each stitch are also included. Hayashi shows you how to use these stitch patterns in one or more of the 25 projects she includes in the book, so you can try them out on gloves, cowls, shawls and more. 55 Fantastic Japanese Knitting Stitches is the perfect book for experienced knitters who love knitting the Japanese way, or those who want to give this style of knitting a try for the first time—opening the door to new horizons and the work of creative Japanese knitwear designers.

A Brief History of Thailand - Richard A. Ruth - Bog - Tuttle Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Thailand is known for its picturesque beaches and famous temples, but there's much more to this popular holiday destination than many realize. A Brief History of Thailand offers an engaging look at the country's last 250 years—from coups and violent massacres to the invention of Pad Thai in the 1930's. Readers will learn the vibrant story of Thailand's emergence as a prosperous Buddhist state, its transformation from traditional kingdom to democratic constitutional monarchy and its subsequent rise to prominence in Southeast Asian affairs. Thailand's dramatic history spans centuries of conflict, and this book recounts many of these fascinating episodes, including:The true story of Anna Leonowens, the British governess hired to teach the children of King Mongkut, fictionalized in Margaret Landon's bestselling novel Anna and the King of Siam and turned into a hit Rodgers and Hammerstein musical and film, The King and IThe bloodless Siamese Revolution of 1932 that established overnight the first constitutional monarchy in Asia, ending almost eight centuries of absolute rule and creating a democratic system of parliamentary government The Japanese invasion of Thailand and construction of the "Bridge Over the River Kwai" made famous by the novel and Oscar-winning filmThe mysterious death of King Ananda Mahidol, murdered in his bed in 1946, and a source of controversy ever sinceThe development of Thailand as an international playground during the Vietnam War, when American military used it as rowdy destination for servicemen on furloughThe 70-year reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest-serving monarch, who was born in the U.S., educated in Switzerland, loved to play the saxophone and was idolized by his peopleWith this book, historian and professor Richard A. Ruth has skillfully crafted an accessible cultural and political history of an understudied nation. Covering events through the King's death in 2016, A Brief History of Thailand will be of interest to students, travelers and anyone hoping to learn more about this part of the world.