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Dorodango: The Japanese Art of Making Mud Balls
Hardback
Main Details
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Dorodango: The Japanese Art of Making Mud Balls
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Bruce Gardner
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Physical Properties |
Format:Hardback | Pages:128 | Dimensions(mm): Height 185,Width 135 |
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Category/Genre | Carving and modelling, moulding and casting Rural crafts |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781786274984
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Classifications | Dewey:745.584 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Laurence King Publishing
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Imprint |
Laurence King Publishing
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Publication Date |
23 September 2019 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
The exquisite Japanese hikaru dorodango, or shiny mud ball, is created by rolling earth by hand into a perfect sphere and polishing it until it gleams. Not only are the results truly impressive, but this calm and meditative practice, once a playground game, has been rediscovered as a peaceful pastime. Known for inducing flow, the ultimate state of happiness, this simple art is being adopted by people of all ages. Alongside beautiful photographs of the process, master dorodango maker Bruce Gardner covers every aspect of making and finishing your dorodango, accompanied by inspiring words on the mindful qualities of this earthy activity.
Author Biography
Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Bruce Gardner has not only mastered the art of making dorodango, but also added his own changes to the technique. He runs workshops on the process and has featured his work in a film with National Geographic.
Reviews"The coolest thing you didn't know you needed to see." * Buzzfeed * "Artist Bruce Gardner is a master of [this] curious Japanese artform." * This is Colossal *
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