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Keiko's Ikebana: A Contemporary Approach to the Traditional Japanese Art of Flower Arranging Paperback – Illustrated, 10 October 2012

by Keiko Kubo (Author), Erich Schrempp (Photographer)

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Keiko's unique approach to ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, combines traditional techniques with modern tastes. Her influences―which range from sculpture to today's Western floral design―come together to create one-of-a-kind arrangements that are authentic and eye-catching, simple and graceful, and possible for anyone to achieve.

This book presents step-by-step instructions for creating 20 stunning ikebana arrangements in a range of sizes and styles. Each of the flower arrangements can be completed in just three simple steps and uses easy-to-find floral materials and containers. The book also includes an introduction to the history of ikebana as it relates to Japan and Japanese culture, as well as a guide to the basic rules of ikebana design and floral techniques. Suggestions for finding and choosing materials and supplies make it easy to learn how to arrange flowers and gain a hands-on appreciation of the art of Japanese flower arranging.

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Language : English
Paperback : 128 pages
ISBN-10 : 4805312327
ISBN-13 : 978-4805312322

Best Sellers Rank: 53,520 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- 35 in Floral Crafts
- 45 in House Plant Gardening
- 108 in Garden Design & Planning

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"The extraordinarily talented floral design artist, Keiko Kubo, shares her innovative ideas in [Keiko's Ikebana]. The book's content is not only inspirational but also very practical with step-by-step instructions on each design for readers."--"The National Gardener"

"Ikebana enthusiasts-the craft has a devoted following in North America-will find many good ideas here."--"Library Journal"

"Kubo's respectful but eclectic take on tradition is refreshing. Novice practitioners will likely welcome her less-is-more philosophy, in which a minimum of materials are transformed into satisfying art forms."--"Publishers Weekly"

"Offers an introduction to this international art that is both practical and contemporary."--"Garden Design"

About the Author

Keiko Kubo started taking ikebana classes as a teenager in Japan. After coming to the United States to pursue her art, she graduated from the School of Art Institute of Chicago with a master of fine arts degree, majoring in sculpture, and has also studied Western floral art. Keiko resides in Chicago, IL.

Erich Schrempp is a Chicago-based photographer specializing in illustrative images. His fine art and commissioned work can be viewed at www.schremppstudio.com.

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Devender Sellars

Very Basic, No Traditional Ikebana Info

8 April 2021 - Published on Amazon.com

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This is a book for people interested in creating ikebana-style floral arrangements quickly, without any of the history, theory, or complexity of more traditional ikebana styles. If that's what you're looking for it's a great book. Do take a look at the author's specific style of ikebana before you buy--if you dislike her style you won't be interested in making any of the step-by-step projects that make up most of the book. If I'd enjoyed her style I would have kept the book, as it is I'm returning it. If you want a book about more traditional ikebana, info on the various schools/styles, in-depth info and diagrams, lots of images of each style and variation, there's another Tuttle book called Ikebana: The Art of Arranging Flowers by Shozo Sato. That one is 5 stars all the way.

A Fellow Fisherman

Pretty and informative

31 January 2019 - Published on Amazon.com

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I bought this as a gift for my sister and liked it so much I bought one for myself and one for a friend. Informative, but not too much information that it's overloading. Pretty pictures and great ideas.

Sunshine

Great book to overview Ikebana

13 June 2019 - Published on Amazon.com

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Love the text and photos providing overview of Ikebana practices, options and what's needed to start trying some of these. I'm new to this, so the combo photos + text have been great in outlining this approach and recommendations to get begin.

Chau Edge

Very Interesting

6 September 2019 - Published on Amazon.com

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Nice addition to my eclectic book collection

Tina

Simply Simplistic!

27 December 2012 - Published on Amazon.com

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I am very new to Floral Design - which is now way beyond ''Flowers in a vase'' and becoming a very contemporary forms of art. So I find Ikebana to be so refreshing for its simplicity. I have taken several courses in Ikebana and find it such a relaxing form of design. Even the history of Ikebana is facinating. I refer to this book often but also just enjoy browsing through it.

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