{"product_id":"inspired-ikebana-modern-design-meets-the-ancient-art-of-japanese-flower-arrangement-the-craft-of-kado-the-japanese-art-of-modern-flower-arrangement-9781642508628","title":"Inspired Ikebana: Modern Design Meets the Ancient","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAesthetic Arrangements for the Artsy Minimalist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e#1 New Release in Folkcrafts, Japanese Gardens, Botany of Flowers, and Architectural Photography\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover modern Ikebana, the Japanese art of floral design, to form and cultivate internal peace and creativity. You can create minimalist decor with Ikebana, otherwise known as Kado, a disciplined art form that brings together nature and the inner self through flower arrangement.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDelight in the intentionally minimalist floral designs.\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for anyone interested in historic culture, flower arranging, Japanese art, or minimalist decorating. This beautifully-photographed instructional guide is a modern take on a centuries-old art. It's filled with simple-to-follow, step-by-step instructions that allow you to create stunning decor and learn how to make floral arrangements in various Ikebana styles using both fresh and dried flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe history of Kado, reimagined.\u003c\/b\u003e Ikebana is a long-practiced, much respected artform with an intriguing history, and author Naoko Zaima is excited to share the story with you in this lovely Japanese art book and floral design book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside, you’ll find:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlluring simplistic design inspirations and pictures of Ikebana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStories featuring the history of Ikebana and its impact on floral design through history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to make everything Kado—from floral bouquets to wreaths and more—accompanied by suggestions of the best flower arrangement tools to use for each project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf you liked elevated arrangement books like \u003cem\u003eFloret Farm's A Year in Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e, Marie Kondo's \u003cem\u003eKurashi at Home\u003c\/em\u003e, or \u003cem\u003eInspired by Nature\u003c\/em\u003e, you’ll love \u003cem\u003eInspired Ikebana\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This beautifully illustrated guide serves as a thorough introduction to ikebana. Crafters who enjoy working with natural materials will likely be inspired by Zaima’s artistry.”\u003cbr\u003e—Nanette Donohue, \u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistory of ikebana.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThere are various theories about the origin of ikebana. But it is thought that ikebana was started as Buddhist ritual flowers. Then ikebana was established as traditional Japanese art of flowers during Muromachi Period. (late 14th century – mid 16th century)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy Ikebana?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEven with small amounts of materials (about 3-10 stems), you can make a dynamic, yet poetic arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith big amounts of materials, you can also create gorgeous arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDialogue with flowers. Dialogue with the space. Dialog with yourself. (Connecting with inner self.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom minimal to dynamic style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e    \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential tools for ikebana.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKenzan. (Flower frog)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to choose a useful size and type of kenzan. (No small kenzan, they can’t hold materials firmly.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIkebana scissors. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhere to buy Kenzan, scissors, and other tools?  (Most things are now available on Amazon.) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther useful tools for ikebana. (Green wire, brown wire, pliers, saw, etc.) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic style with Kenzan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable vessel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to use kenzan well to fix materials firmly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to arrange branches? (Bending branches technique.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVertical composition \u0026amp; Horizontal composition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic style with vase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable vases. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-Bar fixture to fix materials firmly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVertical composition \u0026amp; Horizontal composition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeing conscious of Negative Space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eNegative space is also a part of the work.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne kind of material arrangement. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy using 7-10 stems of 1 kind of flower to create a beautiful arrangement. (Flowers from the grocery markets like Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s are sold by bunch.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to make a focal point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganically-moving arrangement. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA variety of materials arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGorgeous arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBig arrangement. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArrangement on the floor. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWall decoration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing recycling materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e (Dry materials.)  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHanging arrangement with wall vases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWreaths. (One of kind style wreaths.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCenterpiece arrangement for table. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloating arrangement. (Especially for summer.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e360 degrees arrangement for table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNice for a dinner party.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWabi-sabi arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimplified arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe beauty of less is more. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe beauty in imperfection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly flowers arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly a few kinds of flowers with no leaves or branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganically-moving arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly leaves arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly a few kinds of leaves with no flowers or branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePalm leaves, monstera, aspidistra, fern leaves, air plants, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition of mass and line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntertwining plant materials. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly branches arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly a few kinds of branches with no flowers or branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition of line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass vase arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to arrange flowers and leaves in a glass vase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleanly organize the inside of the glass vase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo or more vases arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy using multiple small vases to make a fun arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis arrangement is useful for where the space is limited.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetable arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eUsing kales, cabbages, Swiss chard, dills, asparagus, more.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArrangement like a sculpture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eTechniques for personify flowers and plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor combinations of materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimilar colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpposite colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePastel colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVivid colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRustic and natural style arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eCreate a rustic and natural yet sophisticated beauty to make a difference than other flower arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Mango Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51041905181015,"sku":"9781642508628","price":27.46,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/inspired-ikebana-modern-design-meets-the-ancient-art-of-japanese-flower-arrangement-the-craft-of-kado-the-japanese-art-of-modern-flower-arrangement-9781642508628","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}