{"product_id":"japanese-ikebana-for-every-season-hardcover","title":"Japanese Ikebana for Every Season - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIkebana\u003c\/i\u003e, or \"making flowers alive\" in Japanese, is the ancient art of formal flower arrangement.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eJapanese Ikebana for Every Season\u003c\/i\u003e are perfect for special occasions--Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, birthday, anniversary--or any event that calls for a flower bouquet. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe key to proper Ikebana arrangements is to understand a few straightforward principles--like the idea of \u003ci\u003emitate\u003c\/i\u003e, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAuthors 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNo 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.","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50117178687711,"sku":"9784805312124","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/U1VtR29jNFRWdHVITExCSkw5RkREdz09.webp?v=1781524318","url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/products\/japanese-ikebana-for-every-season-hardcover","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}