Ikebana: The Zen Art of Arranging Flowers - 9784805317365

Ikebana: The Zen Art of Arranging Flowers - 9784805317365 - Buku Original Periplus
By (author) yuji Ueno

Product details
Format Hardback | 208 pages
Dimensions 191 x 254 x 22.86mm | 936g
Publication date 21 Mar 2023
Publisher Tuttle Publishing
Publication City/Country Boston, United States
Language English
Illustrations note 170 color photos
ISBN10 4805317361
ISBN13 9784805317365

It's all about light, texture, color, shape and balance!

Filled with inspiring images of unconventional flower arrangements, this new book by Japanese Ikebana master Yuji Ueno shows you how to use light and position as well as color, shape and texture--of both flowers and vessel--to make inexpensive floral arrangements that convey a Zen sense of simplicity, calm and balance.

Ueno's arrangements are informal, but authentic and true to the original wabi-sabi spirit of Ikebana practiced by Zen Buddhist masters of the art. In this book you'll receive:

Tips on how to select flowers and foliage, choose a vessel to harmonize with the available light in and design of your spaces, and more
Inspiration to utilize the beauty of a flower's many stages, the imperfections of leaves and branches, and the design potential in old and unusual vases
A sense of connectedness to the seasons of the year and how to translate that into seasonal arrangements using found and foraged foliage
An appreciation for simple and imperfect components and a slow, mindful approach to arranging your flowers


Ueno's unique approach makes it clear that you don't need special training, expensive equipment or store-bought flowers to create beautiful arrangements. All you need is an open mind, a sense of awareness--and a good set of clippers--to create Ikebana that are truly unique, expressive and uplifting.

The Zen art of flower arranging is now accessible to everyone!