Skip to product information
1 of 7

Japanese ikebana for every season

Japanese ikebana for every season

Tuttle

Regular price €10,50
Regular price Sale price €10,50
Sale Sold out
Tax included. Shipping calculated at checkout.
◎ Shipping policy

 

by Rie Imai and Yuji Ueno; photography by Noboru Murata

 

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 occasions--Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, birthday, anniversary--or any event that calls for a flower bouquet. The key to proper Ikebana arrangements is to understand a few straightforward principles--like the idea of mitate, seeing old things with new eyes--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 around--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. 

 

 

 

Condition: Good / Very good

Format: Hardcover

Published: 2014

Pages / Size: 144p, 21.4 x 26.3 cm

Language: English

ISBN: 9784805312124

View full details

Collapsible content

◎ Books Condition Guide

  • New : This is a new book, unused, unread copy in perfect condition.

  • Very good: A book that looks new but has been read. Cover has no visible wear. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins, possible very minimal creasing.

  • Good : The book has been read but is in good condition. It has very minimal damage to the cover, including scuff marks. The binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing. There are no missing pages.  A book in fair condition, the text pages and illustrations will be complete. It may also be worn or show some early signs of splitting internally at the spine. A fair dust jacket will likely have some creases or chips or small tears and may be dirty.

  • Acceptable : A worn book that has complete text pages. Binding, jacket (if any) will be worn. Spine may be warped with cracking and scuffing.
    This copy may be soiled, stained, spotted, discoloured and browned or creasing Pages. Markings and note taking do not interfere with reading. May be some water damage and cover slightly torn.