Arabesque is an aesthetic zine aimed at all things beautiful and refined. Inspired by the Japanese concept of otome, or maiden, it recalls the tiny loves, dreams and fancies that comfort and console the mind. Imagine: a good cup of tea at a cafe you chanced on a rainy day, the delicacy of light playing on an embroidered silk handkerchief, a whisper of music passing through an open window; you walk through the forest, breathe in the crisp and cool autumn air- lost in the wonder of every day life.

Features a range of articles such as a brief history of lace and needlework, a translation of Yoshiya Nobuko's Flower stories, a discussion of woman in Mucha & Klimt, as well as personal thoughts, cooking and other things that would interest a maiden.

For the eyes; a range of Fall/Winter fashion ideas, a Jane Marple photoshoot as well as articles on makeup, styling, fabrics and much more. We also have the pleasure of having many artists, designers and illustrators offering their artwork - pen, ink, brushwork- to accompany many of the articles.

WRITERS
Florencia Ascuitti, Monique Hernandez-Fuentes, Valerie Insinna, An Nguyen, Rinna Saramaki, Jacquelyn Thurmond, Jocelyn Sia

ARTISTS
Hilary Florido, Kim Hoang, Rachel Law, Audrey Leong, Jane Mai, Kat Mukai, Kris Mukai, Saicoink, Diana Wen

Books will ship mid-October!! Limited print run. Preorder to guarantee your copy.
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