Menpes, Mortimer, 1855-1938, Menpes, Dorothy · London : A. & C. Black · leaf 480
amelia, the cherry-blossom, thechrysanthemum,—and, just as a flower begins simply atthe base, expanding as it reaches the top into a full-blown bloom, so my rooms should begin with simpleone-coloured walls and carpets, becoming richer andricher as they mounted up, ending as they reached theceiling… … Workers the wood-carvers; and, discovering that each man hadhis favourite flower, which he manipulated more skilfullythan any other, I arranged that he should work solelyon that particular species. Having found three or fourmen who had a special fancy for the peony, I allowedthem to occupy…
Art -- Japan · Japan -- Social life and customs 1868-1912
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