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Bring the beauty and healing power of flowers into your home with this combination floral-arranging guide and lookbook chronicling the work of more than 20 top floral designers whose floralscapes grace the annual Flower House Mexico event Each year at the end of January, talented floral designers from around the world gather in Mexico to decorate rooms for the Flower House Mexico public art event and floral showhouse.For the first-ever Flower House book, author and Flower House founder Pili Fuentes presents the work of these talented designers and their flower-room creations, along with floral arranging instruction.The flowers and techniques used to create each dramatic floral installation are presented in detail, along with expert advice for choosing flowers, extending bloom life, and using non-floral materials (ceramics, textiles, candles, and more) to enhance arrangements and create atmosphere. The symbolism and importance of flowers in Mexican cultural and spiritual life are woven throughout the text and the gorgeous photos by Corbin Gurkin.Featured floral designers: Emily Avenson, Fleuropean, New York, New York, and Belgium; Nicolette Owen, Nicolette Camille, Nicolette Camille Floral, Brooklyn, New York; Ariella Chezar, New York, New York; Graeme Corbett, Bloom and Burn, London; Liz Griffith, Siloh Floral, Colorado and Spain; Max Gill, Max Gill Design, San Francisco; Mariana Guajardo, Bambu Flores, Mexico; Madison Hartley, Hart Floral, New York, Oregon, California; Sarah Hodge, Horrobin and Hodge, New Zealand; Jenya Tsybulskyi, Jenya Flowers, Los Angeles; Frida Kim, FridaKim Flowers, London; Rachael Lunghi Siren Floral, Southern California; Amanda Luu, Studio Mondine, San Francisco; Susan McCleary, Passionflower Sue, Ann Arbor, Michigan; Jason Murakawa, Small Masterpiece, Los Angeles; Steve Nielsen, Ann Arbor, Michigan; Maxine Owens, Max OwensDesign, Dallas, Texas; Jill Rizzo, Studio Choo, San Francisco; Kiana Underwood, Tulipina, New York and Como, Italy; Jisook Yim, Saison Fleurie, Seoul, Korea

It''s the trip of a lifetime--a textile-based tour of colorful Rajasthan, India featuring more than 200 lush photographs depicting everday life in one of the most vibrant regions in the world.Patterns of India is a visual experience that offers intimate insights into the diverse and richly hued Western Indian culture. Color is the thread that binds the vast country together, defining every aspect of life from religion and politics to food and dress. Organized by the five dominant colors royal blue, sandstone, marigold, ivory, and rose, this book explores how deeply color and pattern exist in a symbiotic relationship and are woven into every part of the culture. For instance, the fuchsia found in the draping fabric of a sari is matched by the vibrant chains of roses offered at temple, and the burnt orange spices in the marketplaces are reflected in the henna tattoos given to brides and wedding guests. While every color is imbued with meaning, it is often within the details of patterns that the full story comes to light. Photographer and writer Christine Chitnis spent over a decade traveling through, getting to know, and falling in love with the intricate patterns of everyday Rajasthani life. With history and culture-based essays woven throughout the more than 200 stunning photographs of architecture, markets, cuisine, art, textiles, and everyday goings-on, Patterns of India captures the beauty and essence of this unique part of the world.