{"product_id":"japanese-ikebana-for-every-season-9784805312124","title":"Japanese Ikebana for Every Season","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIkebana\u003c\/i\u003e, or making flowers alive in Japanese, is the ancient art of formal flower arrangement.\u003c\/b\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tuttle Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/04\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9784805312124\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.10h x 8.40w x 0.70d","brand":"Yuji Ueno, Rie Imai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36675468427420,"sku":"9784805312124","price":21.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_1f74e697-f399-437b-948b-e0e8a09ea65c.jpg?v=1603934272","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/japanese-ikebana-for-every-season-9784805312124","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}