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【Description】From seasonal flowers and birds to arabesques and Western-style patternsA variety of decorative patterns cultivated by traditionThe first collection includes round patterns, vessel patterns, etc. Since its arrival from Korea and China, the art of embroidery has been elegantly nurtured as a traditional Japanese handicraft. The designs developed through this tradition are truly the essence of decorative patterns. This book contains designs by theme, such as the characteristic "round patterns" and "crane patterns," as well as "vessel patterns" in the form of daily commodities. The line-drawn patterns can be widely used as an excellent design source. This new edition is a must-have collection of designs that explores new expressions along with explanations of traditional embroidery techniques. The second collection contains designs on the theme of "plants" that color the four seasons in Japan. Please enjoy it together with this book. Traditional Japanese Patterns 1Hand embroidery techniques introduced to Japan from China and Korea were developed into a tradition of elegance.Every time we look at these wonderful embroidered designs,we marvel anew at the richly intuitive awareness for form and compositional beauty depicted by artists with a sensitive eye for the subtle changes of the seasons and an aesthetic feeling for nature.The line drawings for embroidery designs collected in this book are categorized by motifs such as seasonal birds and flowers,distinctive circular designs,scrolling flowers and plants,and geometrical patterns.It is an excellent source for designs that can be applied in a variety of art and craft genres. About the AuthorKurenaikai (Red Association)Located in the countryside near Kujukuri Beach in Chiba Prefecture, surrounded by wildflowers and trees, Kurenaikai creates embroidery designs mainly for the Kurenaikai Studio and its members in Japan and abroad. The "BENI" in BENIKAI is derived from "burning" and "magnificent," and the group's philosophy that "the hand is the outlet of the spirit and the form is the manifestation of the workings of the heart" is a key element of its activities. 【Payment】 Please pay within 3 days after your purchase. 【Shipping】Japan PostDHLFedex Economy Shipping:No trackingStandard Shipping: With tracking 【Returns】 We accept returns within 30 days of purchase. ＜Return conditions＞-Request for return within 30 days of purchase.-Return costs are borne by the Seller.-Please inquire before application. 【International Buyers – Please Note:】 Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility.Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up – do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts” – US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.