The Arts: Treatments & subjects Books

Has some mishagas been driving you crazy? Bubbala, listen to me: go steal your kinder's crayons and pencils. It's time for you to start potchkeying with these fun, Yiddish inspired coloring pages. Trust me, all your tsuris will melt away from the...

The triumphs and tragedies of growing up as the son of a famous Beat artist.Tosh is a memoir of growing up as the son of an enigmatic, much-admired, hermetic, and ruthlessly bohemian artist during the waning years of the Beat Generation and the heyday of...

On October 5, 2012, the German national newspaper Die Welt published its daily issue - but things looked . . . different. Quieter. The sensations of the day, forgotten as soon as they're read, were missing, replaced with an unprecedented calm, extracted...

Detailed step-by-step lessons make it easy to create beautiful watercolor portraits!Japanese Style Watercolor Portraits takes you through each step of the watercolor portrait process, from sketching your subject to layering in the colors and rendering...

Utagawa Hiroshige was one of the most prominent Japanese ukiyo-e artists. He is best known for his series of prints The 53 Stations of the Tokaido (1832 - 1833). Hiroshige's work influenced Europe's Impressionists and...

Shibori is a traditional tie-dyeing craft characterized by its indigo colour and elaborate patterns. It is known as a Japanese craft, but can actually be traced back to 5th century China. Shibori is created by using a myriad of resist-dyeing techniques...

Journal about the ebb and flow of your day to day in this sophisticated journal.Water symbolizes life. It's unpredictable, purifying, strong and flexible, a force that can both heal and sink you. The colour gold is often associated with wealth,...

Batik is an ancient handmade dyeing technique from Indonesia. It involves applying wax to fabric, and then soaking that fabric in a colour. The cloud design is a common batik motif and is referred to as megamendung.

Reflect on your daily life and rejuvenate your spirit in this healing journal.This soft cover journal features turn of the century botanical watercolours from Compendium of Materia Medica of the Ming Dynasty. Healing mushrooms have been used in...

Traditional Japanese toys, Kokeshi are handmade wooden dolls with no arms or legs made from scraps of wood. Each doll's gorgeous features and dress are painted to reflect a region of origin or the artist's style. Modern Kokeshi may...

Utagawa Hiroshige was one of the most prominent Japanese ukiyo-e artists. He is best known for his series of prints The 53 Stations of the Tokaido (1832-1833). Hiroshige's work influenced Europe's Impressionists and Post-Impressionists,...

Utagawa Hiroshige was one of the most prominent Japanese ukiyo-e artists. He is best known for his series of prints The 53 Stations of the Tokaido (1832-1833). Hiroshige's work influenced Europe's Impressionists and Post-Impressionists,...

1000 pieces Finished size is 61 x 46 cm Quality design & easy to handle pieces Features a beautiful, full-colour photograph of the Philippines' MassKara festival MassKara (literally meaning "many faces") is a popular...

This fun and challenging puzzle will be enjoyed by the whole family (and may lead to sushi cravings!). It features more than 60 types of sushi-from nigiri and gunkan to norimaki and temaki. The name is written in English, Japanese and a romanized form...

1000 pieces Finished size is 61 x 46 cm Quality design & easy to handle pieces Features a beautiful, full-colour photograph of Gyeongbok Palace in Seoul, Korea Commonly referred to as the Northern Palace, Gyeongbok Palace was built in 1395 in the...

These beautiful note cards feature 16 woodblock prints by master artist Utagawa Hiroshige. With detailed scenes showcasing traditional life in Japan, receiving one of these cards will make your friends and family smile.Blank inside, these cards will...

1000 pieces Finished puzzle is 61 x 46 cm Quality design & easy to handle pieces Features a woodblock print by the well-known artist Toyohara Chikanobu (1838-1912) and dates from 1891 This scene by prolific ukiyo-e artist Toyohara Chikanobu...

High-quality painting of Japanese geishas with 1,000 pieces, designed for adults.

These fine-quality sheets feature 6 prints inspired by stylish succulents!These papers are suitable for craft projects as well as for gift wrapping. The variety of designs means they are useful for any occasion-whether a holiday, birthday, anniversary or...

1000 piecesFinished puzzle is 24 x 18 inchesQuality design & easy to handle piecesFeatures the classic Japanese woodblock print Songs of the Four Seasons: Summer (1853) by Kuniteru UtagawaThis print is of Prince Genji and some courtiers enjoying a...

1000 pieces Quality design & easy to handle pieces Finished puzzle 24 x 18 inches Features a beautiful, full-color photograph of Ginkaku-ji Temple and its gardens Popularly known as the "Temple of the Silver Pavilion," this is a UNESCO World Heritage...

Author and artist Kamo is back with her ever-popular doodles!Cute, funny and simple drawings - alongside step-by-step instructions-are sure to inspire readers of all ages to sit down and start doodling. Begin with a line or squiggle, and then turn it...

"It remains one of the most penetrating and illuminating books on the island's elusive, alluring culture." - National GeographicA House in Bali tells the fascinating story of renowned writer and composer Colin McPhee's obsession with Balinese gamelan...

These fine-quality sheets feature 6 prints inspired by fun and colourful rainbows! These papers are suitable for craft projects as well as for gift wrapping. The variety of designs means they are useful for any occasion-whether a holiday, birthday,...

Tokyo is the world's largest city, with over 35 million inhabitants. The 798-meter Rainbow Bridge spans the Sumida River at its mouth, from Odaiba Island to Shibaura Pier. The bridge is famous for its light displays and is a major tourist attraction...

New functional format, same high-quality paper!This origami paper pack from Tuttle Publishing has more than 250 sheets of richly saturated, double-sided origami paper. Held into place with an easy tear-out design, you won't have to worry about loose...

New functional format, same high-quality paper!This origami paper pack from Tuttle Publishing has more than 250 sheets of richly saturated, double-sided origami paper. Held into place with an easy tear-out design, you won't have to worry about loose...

These fine-quality gift wrapping sheets feature 6 prints inspired by the fun and colorful technique of tie-dye! These papers are suitable for craft projects as well as for gift wrapping. The variety of designs means they are useful for any...

This pack contains 200 extra large (8.25 inch) origami sheets printed with indigo shibori designs.Shibori is a hand-dyeing technique from Japan that typically involves folding, twisting or bunching cloth to create a unique pattern-sort of like an ancient...

This pack contains 200 extra large (8.25 inch) origami sheets printed with beautiful and inspiring Japanese woodblock printsThese colourful origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack...

This pack contains 200 high-quality, large 6.75 inch origami sheets printed with delicate and colourful chiyogami patterns These vibrant origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains...

This pack contains 500 high-quality origami sheets printed with bright and cheerful flower patterns.These colourful origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 unique designs, and...

This pack contains 500 high-quality origami sheets printed with delicate and cheerful cherry blossom designs. These colourful origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12...

This pack contains 300 high-quality origami sheets printed with colourful and traditional Japanese designs. These vibrant origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12...

A Beginner's Guide to Chinese Brush Painting teaches this ancient art form in an easy-to-understand way - no prior experience necessary!As one of the oldest continuous artistic traditions in the world, Chinese brush painting has been used for...

Amaze your friends and family with your newfound paper folding talent!Revised by master origami artist Marc Kirschenbaum, this beginner-friendly kit contains everything you need to learn and love the art of origami. Easy to fold yet elegantly designed,...

These fine-quality tear-out sheets feature 12 prints inspired by the centuries-old art of Japanese shibori - a process of hand-dyeing fabric.These papers are suitable for craft projects as well as for gift wrapping. The variety of designs means they are...

These fine-quality tear-out sheets feature 12 prints inspired by Japanese Washi paper designs - a type of traditional handmade paper. In Japanese, 'wa' means 'Japanese' and 'shi' means 'paper.' Having been made for 1400 years, the craft of...

These fine-quality tear-out wrapping sheets feature twelve Asian-inspired prints, suitable for craft projects as well as for gift wrapping. An introduction details the history and meaning behind the designs and provides some wrapping inspiration...

These fine-quality tear-out wrapping sheets feature six Asian-inspired prints, suitable for craft projects as well as for gift wrapping. An introduction details the history and meaning behind the designs and provides some wrapping inspiration.Tuttle Gift...

These papers are suitable for craft projects as well as for gift wrapping. The variety of designs means they are useful for any occasion - whether a holiday, birthday, anniversary or 'just because.' Includes: 24 sheets of 18 x 24 inch...

These fine-quality tear-out wrapping sheets feature twelve Asian-inspired prints, suitable for craft projects as well as for gift wrapping. An introduction details the history and meaning behind the designs and provides some wrapping inspiration. Plus,...

Celebrate 200 years of beautiful women in Japanese art. From traditional ukiyo-e to Jazz Age shin hanga prints, women from all walks of life are featured at work, at play and in quiet contemplation.These high-quality blank note cards showcase 16 master...

Get your money's worth with this clever kit!Dollar Origami Kit features instructions for folding 7 fun and easy money origami projects. These cute paper sculptures make perfect gifts and tips-in fact, they are almost too good to give away!This kit...

These fine-quality tear-out wrapping sheets feature six whimsical watercolor patterns, suitable for craft projects as well as for gift wrapping. An introduction details the history and meaning behind the designs and provides some wrapping inspiration ...

These fine-quality tear-out wrapping sheets feature twelve red and gold patterns, suitable for craft projects as well as for gift wrapping. Plus, these patterns have been printed with real gold Pantone ink! An introduction details the history and...

These fine-quality tear-out wrapping sheets feature twelve traditional Asian prints, suitable for craft projects as well as for gift wrapping.An introduction details the history and meaning behind the designs.Tuttle Gift Wrapping Papers are an excellent...

These fine-quality tear-out wrapping sheets feature twelve traditional Asian prints, suitable for craft projects as well as for gift wrapping.An introduction details the history and meaning behind the designs. Tuttle Gift Wrapping Papers are an excellent...