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ZEN GARDEN
$40.00
handmade
community voted (172 votes)
No Watering Required
Less is more. Modeled after traditional Japanese Zen gardens, this meditative plot offers a grounded respite from the day-to-day with a tactile playground meant to enhance concentration. Rake the gravel or contemplate the stillness of water stones for a soothing exercise in living in the moment. Created by Klaus Bosch, otherwise known as "The Sandman," the garden comes with a booklet for enjoying and practicing four different Zen garden activities. Handmade in Austria.
- Item ID: 20337
- Materials: stone, glass, beech wood, poplar wood
- 13" L x 8.63" W x 1.06" D
Klaus Bosch
Klaus Bosch calls himself the Sandman, and rightfully so. Born in Lustenau, Austria, Bosch created "Rainbow Vision" sand pictures and "Za-Zen" zen gardens. He continually produces beautiful works of art based on the ever changing quality of sand. See all creations.
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Q and A
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172 votes * 29 comments
Noel
Vote: Thumbs down!
Zen garden yes, this one... not so much.
mindy
Vote: Thumbs up!
I LOVE IT! great conversation piece for a office.
Elena
Vote: Thumbs down!
This has been done before. A lot.
Maureen
Vote: Thumbs up!
A little too pricey, but I like it.
cathy
Vote: Thumbs down!
I've seen this a whole bunch of times...at like pottery barn....
Amber
Vote: Thumbs down!
Too ordinary for Uncommongoods!
Jaime
Vote: Thumbs down!
A year ago I would have liked this, but it's a bit overdone now. You can get these anywhere.
Seneca
Vote: Thumbs down!
Not very uncommon.
Donna
Vote: Thumbs up!
I love these things. We all need more zen in our lives.
Jean
Vote: Thumbs up!
This is a toy, a meditation object, a source of humor, a way to find serenity. These days we need all of the above. I'd sure buy it!!!
Patty
Vote: Thumbs up!
I could totally see myself using this to unwind.
Paul
Vote: Thumbs up!
Getting this garden is the first step to becoming a person who has attained full enlightenment
JeffM
Vote: Thumbs up!
A lovely and unique gift. It was a big hit!
Gehrton
Vote: Thumbs up!
This item is much more high quality than others I've seen. The booklet is a big bonus and it was a hit as a gift!
Lisa
Vote: Thumbs up!
This is a great product to relax with for a few minutes. Find your stress drifting away either by 'working' in your garden, or just looking at it!
Jan
My kind of gardening! Relaxing and never a weed!
Linda
Great idea. Very soothing and relaxing for people of all ages.
abbey
Vote: Thumbs down!
Seen these for much less elsewhere.
Ann
Vote: Thumbs up!
love it, but too expensive. I have one that I bought elsewhere, and it is a hit with ALL guests..
Claire
Vote: Thumbs up!
So cute!
gf
Vote: Thumbs down!
this was popular several years ago and the price was much less..........
Sanriobaby
Vote: Thumbs down!
This can be found for half the price at any local off price retail store.
Kat
Vote: Thumbs down!
Not only have I seen this item before, I own it and it was a lower price.
Sandy
Vote: Thumbs down!
Ho Hum! This one has been around the block!
Mariesa
Vote: Thumbs down!
Seriously, who hasn't seen this before? And for at least half the price?
Jane
Vote: Thumbs up!
Always relaxing and mind numbing!
Kimberly
Vote: Thumbs up!
not necessarily an "uncommon" item, but the quality sure is! Much better than any others I have seen in cheap discount stores. A great gift for anyone with a desk!
dre
Vote: Thumbs down!
Yawn. So 90's.
Linda
Vote: Thumbs down!
Too ordinary