Dorodango

The Japanese Art of Making Mud Balls

Bruce Gardner

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English

Laurence King Publishing
23 September 2019

Art & Architecture; Carving & modelling, moulding & casting; Rural crafts

The exquisite Japanese hikaru dorodango, or shiny mud ball, is created by rolling earth by hand into a perfect sphere and polishing it until it gleams. Not only are the results truly impressive, but this calm and meditative practice, once a playground game, has been rediscovered as a peaceful pastime. Known for inducing flow, the ultimate state of happiness, this simple art is being adopted by people of all ages. Alongside beautiful photographs of the process, master dorodango maker Bruce Gardner covers every aspect of making and finishing your dorodango, accompanied by inspiring words on the mindful qualities of this earthy activity.

By: Bruce Gardner
Imprint: Laurence King Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 185mm, Width: 135mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 276g
ISBN: 9781786274984
ISBN 10: 1786274981
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 23 September 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Bruce Gardner has not only mastered the art of making dorodango, but also added his own changes to the technique. He runs workshops on the process and has featured his work in a film with National Geographic.

Reviews for Dorodango: The Japanese Art of Making Mud Balls

""The coolest thing you didn't know you needed to see."" * Buzzfeed * ""Artist Bruce Gardner is a master of [this] curious Japanese artform."" * This is Colossal *