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Famed the world over for their intricate beauty, Japanese dolls (ningyo) have played an important role in that country's culture. This first comprehensive book on antique Japanese dolls published in English focuses on the five main categories of dolls-gosho palace dolls, hina gi…
"Japanese dolls (ningyo) have played an important cultural role in Japanese society since its earliest stages of development, as talismanic figures, center-pieces in elaborate festivals, medical study tools, theater distractions, decorative objects, and avidly collected art form…
Photographs and text profile twenty-three traditional Japanese gardens that celebrate the essence of Japan, with descriptions of the techniques and elements that make Japanese gardens unique.
Do you want to know the unspoken conversations around you when visiting other countries? Are you someone who likes to travel on your own terms - from finding that special restaurant to negotiating a better price for a prized antique in a local flea market? If so, 'Decoding China…