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The Simple Art of Japanese Calligraphy by Yoko Takenami

Create uniquely beautiful gifts, greeting cards and decorative items that incorporate the elegant, centuries-old art of Japanese calligraphy. Starting with a history section that illuminates the thousands of years of calligraphy with inspiring examples, the core of the book is a clear step-by-step guide to creating calligraphy. After mastering the basic brush-and-ink technique and becoming familiar with many Japanese pictograms and phonetic characters, youll be ready to turn out 15 delightful projects using paper, ceramics, fabric and even pebbles. As useful for inducing inner tranquillity as it is for fashioning lovely objects, The Simple Art of Japanese Calligraphy will bring you great pleasure.