Japanese Ikebana for Every Season

Japanese Ikebana for Every Season

Ikebana, or "making flowers alive" in Japanese, is the ancient art of formal flower arrangement.

Practiced since the seventh century, the true goal of Ikebana is to take a few beautiful flowers and plants and tastefully present them in very simple containers to enhance home decor. The 53 elegant designs featured in Japanese Ikebana for Every Season are perfect for special occasionsâ€”Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, birthday, anniversaryâ€”or any event that calls for a flower bouquet.

The key to proper Ikebana arrangements is to understand a few straightforward principlesâ€”like the idea of mitate, seeing old things with new eyesâ€”and to learn a few easy techniques to stabilize and support plants inside a vase or container. Using common flowers and plants from the garden, a nearby field or forest, or the local florist, anyone can easily create lovely Ikebana in just a few minutes.

Authors Rie Imai and Yuji Ueno explain how to select flowers and containers from things that are already aroundâ€”and then turn them into something special. The basic instructions in the book cover a wide range of styles that encourage readers to use their own creativity rather than copying traditional and highly technical Ikebana design concepts.

No matter what time of year it is and regardless of your taste or budget, the arrangements in this book will lend a touch of Japanese elegance to your home.
Country USA
Brand Tuttle Publishing
Manufacturer Tuttle Publishing
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
ReleaseDate 2014-02-04
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9784805312124

Country	USA
Brand	Tuttle Publishing
Manufacturer	Tuttle Publishing
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	Illustrated
ReleaseDate	2014-02-04
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9784805312124

Japanese Ikebana for Every Season

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