June marks the official start of summer and the beginning of gift-buying season: weddings, graduations, Father’s Day, and housewarming parties are imminent. We have a new crop of goodies in the Garden Gift Store and online for everyone and every occasion on your list. Books, CDs, sake sets, pen trays, 2011 Garden Calendars, and our exclusive logo-wear are just a few ideas that come to mind. Let us help you with suggestions on our blog at shop.japanesegarden.com/blog.
On June 12-13, the Garden is host to the Rose Festival sanctioned Sogetsu School Ikebana Exhibition. Stop by the store for two of the books featuring the school’s lemoto, or grand master, Akane Teshigahara and save 50% on each book (60% for Garden members).
Learn more about netsuke at our exhibition from June 19–July 5 and from one of the most comprehensive books written on the subject of netsuke carvings Netsuke: Fantasy and Reality in Japanese Miniature Sculpture by Joe Earle—available in our store and online. This lavishly illustrated book details the origins of the designs and themes that were carried down through the centuries, evolving and changing over time. $35, Member price: $31.50.
In addition, we have a variety of netsuke carvings in the store. Choose from our selection of boxwood and tagua nut miniatures. We also have a very special collection of antique netsuke imported from Japan by our friends at Nishiura Ryokusuido. These one-of-a-kind pieces are truly unique and we’ll only have them through the end of the exhibition. We also have beautiful netsuke postcards and note cards available in store and online at: shop.japanesegarden.com
