The Simple Art of Japanese Calligraphy, Yoko Takenami

Not simply an art in itself, Japanese calligraphy includes the strengths of religion, philosophy, literature, and history. In this glorious instruction, Yoko Takenami shows how to create kanji characters representing entire words and two phonetic alphabets along with 15-beautiful paper, ceramic and fabric projects including making a signature seal, writing on pebbles, a Zen T-shirt, evening fan, a haiku hanging. Information on ink sticks, stones and brushes precedes the instruction.

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