The Art of Bead Embroidery Japanese-Style
Printed Book

The Art of Bead Embroidery Japanese-Style

by Margaret Lee

Who can resist the alluring sparkle and infinite palette of beautiful beads, artfully worked to create truly spectacular results?

$54.95

Description

Discover a whole new world of beading through the pages of this superb book which includes detailed step-by-step diagrams, full descriptions of the techniques involved and fabulous photography.

By applying the time-honoured techniques and traditions of Japanese embroidery, beautiful beaded motifs are brought to life. Nine stunning projects are included ranging from simple beginner designs to a sumptuous evening bag.

Margaret Lee's passion lies in preserving the traditional arts of Japanese embroidery and bead embroidery, both of which have their roots in Chinese embroidery. Margaret is among the world leaders in the art of Chinese ‘Su’ embroidery, one of the world’s oldest and most admired embroidery styles and has received teacher accreditation accordingly.

She is committed to passing on the knowledge and skills of these art forms in their best tradition and has developed a program, considered to be a world first, to teach Chinese/Japanese embroidery techniques to the western world.

The techniques are drawn from the traditional practice of Japanese silk embroidery and adopts a more disciplined and planned approach to the embroidery and design process, which results in bead embroidery that is meticulous and visually pleasing.

Creating an overall emotive mood for the piece is a principle part of the aim. It becomes more than embellishment as significant attention is given to the design principles rather than just the actual needlework itself.

Featured Projects

The Art of Bead Embroidery Japanese-Style’ features the following projects:

Circles

Circles

by Margaret Lee

Elegant repeating pattern design comprising two different circle motifs in alternate sequence and rows of simple, five-petal flowers.

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Floral Parade

Floral Parade

by Margaret Lee

Beautiful glasses case adorned with beaded flowers.

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Hanami

Hanami

by Margaret Lee

A single Sakura flower (cherry blossom) adorns this beaded box lid insert.

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Magenta Star

Magenta Star

by Margaret Lee

This stunning flower decorates a mirror case as well as the back of an accompanying compact mirror.

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Paisley Party

Paisley Party

by Margaret Lee

Striking beaded glasses case incorporating a variety of paisley shapes.

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Purple Iris

Purple Iris

by Margaret Lee

Stunning beaded evening bag.

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Rhythm of Beads

Rhythm of Beads

by Margaret Lee

Elegant beaded evening bag with striking colour palette.

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Wedding Bells

Wedding Bells

by Margaret Lee

Silk and bead embroidery are combined in this stunning keepsake for that special day.

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Yuletide

Yuletide

by Margaret Lee

Striking beaded flower insert for a box lid.

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Shipping Time

Please allow 7-14 days for orders placed within Australia and 3-4 weeks for international deliveries. Orders containing a backorder item will be sent as soon as the backorder item is in stock.

Additional Information

Product Type
Printed Book
Author
Margaret Lee
Technique
Bead Embroidery
ISBN
9780992314477
Dimensions
27.5L × 23.5W × 1H (cm)
Weight
0.651kg