The Roots of Pattern is a beautiful, inspiring and informative book for anyone with an interest in surface design and patterns, and/or Japanese culture and history. Written by Natsuko Nose, an editor and writer who also helps her family's Tea Ceremony equipment supply business while she writes/publishes travel and tea ceremony themed books. The main text is in both Japanese and English. The Roots of Pattern features 78 patterns that are seen in everyday life in Japan, as well as in traditional art and items used in Japanese Tea Ceremony. There are almost always some stories and hidden messages behind these patterns and the author delves into them and describes messages that each pattern tells us with simple and easy to read text (both in Japanese and English) accompanied by vivid and eye-catching illustrations. You may also like this author's other book "The Name of Shapes" -->[SHORTDESCRIPTION] Measurements: 14.7cm × H21cm, 192 pages Author: Natsuko Nose Illustration: Hiromi Chikai Language: Japanese and English Publisher: Genkosha Printed in Japan ABOUT THE AUTHORNatsuko Nose is a freelance editor and writer who also helps her family's Tea Ceremony equipment supply business while she writes/publishes travel and tea ceremony themed books.Natsuko is currently based in our local Mashiko town, in an exquisite traditional style house which she has decorated so beautifully with her exceptional taste.
