Meditations on Tea: A Coloring Book to Soothe the Soul
Kakuzo Okakura
(Author)
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Description
Reflections from the world-renowned Japanese scholar Okakura Kakuzo's classic The Book of Tea filter through the beautiful pages of this adult coloring book, bringing a love of tea, art, life, and nature together as one. "Those who cannot feel the littleness of great things in themselves are apt to overlook the greatness of little things in others." --from The Book of Tea by Okakura Kakuzo In the Japanese tea ceremony, the act of making and drinking a bowl of tea is an act of respect, gratitude, and interconnectedness. It's about emptying your mind of cares as you enjoy one of life's simplest pleasures. Now, Meditations on Tea presents an adult coloring experience as soothing as a hot cup of your favorite tea blend. All aspects of Japanese art and culture are connected in some way with tea, and now these traditions can be explored and enjoyed in a beautiful new coloring book for adults. Meditations on Tea includes over 90 traditional Japanese images celebrating life and giving it meaning. There are designs to suit every mood--from woodblock prints depicting Japanese life and myth to doodles with color for creative relaxation--all waiting for the artistic touch of your pencils or fine markers. Enjoy letting your creativity take the lead with this mix of images and wisdom from Japanese prints and books in 92 relaxing adult coloring pages.
Product Details
Price
$5.99
$5.57
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Publish Date
April 17, 2018
Pages
96
Dimensions
9.0 X 8.9 X 0.6 inches | 0.95 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780804850636
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Okakua Kakuzo (1862--1913) devoted his life to teaching, art, Zen, and the preservation of Japanese art and culture, working as an ambassador, teacher, writer, and, at the time of his death, as the Curator of Chinese and Japanese Art at the Boston Museum.
Reviews
"Intricate coloring books are one of the year's hottest trends, and Meditations on Tea: A Coloring Book to Soothe the Soul is perfect for any tea lover. The 90 images range from patterned teacups to intricate Japanese woodblock-style prints, so get out your colored pencils and a cup of tea and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of coloring with the kids!" --Tea Journey magazine
"All aspects of Japanese art and culture are connected in some way with tea. Meditations on Tea is a coloring book that includes over 90 traditional Japanese images celebrating life and giving meaning to us, whether experiencing a tea ceremony, making a cup to soothe a frazzled mind, or enjoying a few minutes of peace and quiet after a long day." --ColoringBookAddict.com
"All aspects of Japanese art and culture are connected in some way with tea. Meditations on Tea is a coloring book that includes over 90 traditional Japanese images celebrating life and giving meaning to us, whether experiencing a tea ceremony, making a cup to soothe a frazzled mind, or enjoying a few minutes of peace and quiet after a long day." --ColoringBookAddict.com