{"product_id":"ikebana-the-zen-way-of-flowers-hardcover","title":"Ikebana: The Zen Way of Flowers - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eYuji Ueno\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIt's all about light, texture, color, shape and balance!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFilled 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUeno's arrangements are informal, but authentic and true to the original wabi-sabi spirit of Ikebana practiced by Zen Buddhist masters of the art. \u003cb\u003eIn this book you'll receive\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips on how to select flowers and foliage, choose a vessel to harmonize with the available light in and design of your spaces, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspiration 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA sense of connectedness to the seasons of the year and how to translate that into seasonal arrangements using found and foraged foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn appreciation for simple and imperfect components and a slow, mindful approach to arranging your flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUeno'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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Zen art of flower arranging is now accessible to everyone!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYuji Ueno\u003c\/b\u003e is an independent floral artist who has developed his own unique philosophy and artistic sensibility--by turns outrageously passionate and exceptionally tranquil. Yuji has created a distinctive style that is not linked with any particular Ikebana school, allowing him the freedom to chart his own course. He regularly wins national Ikebana challenge competitions in Japan, teaches widely and exhibits throughout the world. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eJapanese Ikebana for Every Season.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 10.25 x 7.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 21, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51985724965165,"sku":"9784805317365","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/Q3ZwZEx1ZVFpanE3aFFMZmVUMHhvdz09.webp?v=1776138682","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/ikebana-the-zen-way-of-flowers-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}