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| Item #B02994 (Book) -- $29.95 The Flowers of Venice by Giovanna Poggi Marchesi |
| The most comprehensive guide to Venetian glass bead and the techniques of creating glass-beaded flowers. A sophisticated and treasured art, the making of glass beads is one of the most remarkable expressions of Venetian craftsmanship. This book illustrates and describes in detail the actual craft of flower making, with exceptional photographs for each project: roses, poppies, daisies, lilies-of-the-valley, morning glories, lilies, and many more. This book also teaches the art of arranging the flowers into stunning monochromatic or multicolored bouquets, complimented by precise hand-made vases. In addition to flowers and bouquets, the book includes instructions for making other elegant decorations such as center pieces, bridal bouquets, curtain tiebacks, miniature Christmas trees, small gift boxes, brilliantly colored tassels, and Carnival masks: all bright, refined objects d'art that are a pleasure to look at. More than 400 photographs are included. 144 pages hardback. |
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