Skip to content

Booksellers & Trade Customers: Sign up for online bulk buying at trade.atlanticbooks.com for wholesale discounts

Booksellers: Create Account on our B2B Portal for wholesale discounts

Bonsai for Beginners: The Joy of Bonsai: Growing, Shaping, and Displaying Your Own Living Works of Art

by Luca Morales
Save 28% Save 28%
Current price ₹1,405.00
Original price ₹1,960.00
Original price ₹1,960.00
Original price ₹1,960.00
(-28%)
₹1,405.00
Current price ₹1,405.00

Imported Edition - Ships in 18-21 Days

Free Shipping in India on orders above Rs. 500

Request Bulk Quantity Quote
+91
Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781088204085
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Luca Morales
  • Publisher Imprint: Luca Morales
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 158
  • Original Price: USD 19.99
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 218 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): House Plants & Indoor, Japanese Gardens, and Techniques

What is bonsai?


An old art form from East Asia called bonsai has captured the attention of admirers and enthusiasts all around the world. The word "bonsai" means "tree in a tray" or "plantings in a pot" in Japanese. A bonsai is a living piece of art that blends horticulture, perseverance, and creativity; it is not just a miniature tree. We will examine the history, philosophy, techniques, and tremendous delight that bonsai gives to both its practitioners and viewers as we delve into the soul of the practice in this section.


The art of growing miniature trees in pots dates back over a thousand years to ancient China, where bonsai originated. They adorned the gardens of aristocrats and emperors and were regarded as sacred specimens. Later, the bonsai art made its way to Japan, where it developed into the refined and distinctive style that we are familiar with today. Japanese Zen Buddhism, which places a strong emphasis on harmony, balance, and a deep respect for nature, has a significant impact on the development of bonsai.


In addition to being a visual art form, bonsai represents a philosophy that promotes reflection, patience, and a sense of connection with nature. The fundamental idea of bonsai is the coexistence of man and nature. The goal of a bonsai artist, also known as a "bonsaika," is to replicate the magnificence and beauty of nature in miniature while capturing the essence of a full-sized tree in a small-scale imitation. Practitioners of bonsai work diligently to communicate their respect for life, impermanence, and the changing of the seasons by means of the meticulous development and care of a bonsai tree.



Trusted for over 49 years

Family Owned Company

Secure Payment

All Major Credit Cards/Debit Cards/UPI & More Accepted

New & Authentic Products

India's Largest Distributor

Need Support?

Whatsapp Us