This book provides artists, needleworkers, and craftspeople with floral illustrations usable in a variety of ways. The full-page unified designs are complete patterns in themselves; the smaller motifs are individual spots that can be used directly or repeated and combined to create larger patterns; and there are also border elements. These designs and motifs encompass not only the strictly floral -- a variety of representative Oriental flowers such as peony, wisteria, and lotus; cherry and plum trees in full bloom; and many kinds of herbaceous plants including bamboo -- but also the...

Over 1,000 years of Chinese fashions for men and women are featured in this exquisitely rendered coloring book from a strapless, high-waisted dress with a transparent outer robe worn during the Tang Dynasty (A.D. 618 907) to an elegant, knee-length sheath trimmed with floral applique (late Republic period).
Also included are ready-to-color images of a Tang Dynasty official wearing a flowing robe and a hat denoting his rank as a civil servant; military men of the Song Dynasty (960 1279) attired in boots, tunics, and trousers and sporting sheathed swords; two actors from the Yuan Dynasty...

This gorgeous gallery presents models sporting dresses and hats consisting of intricately entwined flowers, leaves, and vines. These imaginative illustrations draw their inspiration from botanical drawings and Japanese, Chinese, and Indian artworks. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Flower Fashion Fantasies and other Creative Haven(r) adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce...

Crafted from ancient decorative techniques, the Japanese kimono forms a dramatic statement of beauty as well as an example of wearable art. More than 30 illustrations to color depict women in traditional garb enhanced by intricate prints of cherry blossoms, bamboo, birds, and other figures. Perforated pages are printed on one side only. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Japanese Kimono Designs and other Creative Haven(r) adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and...