Ikebana Unbound: A Modern Approach to the Ancient Japanese Art of Flower Arranging

— —

Amanda Luu Ivanka Matsuba

Ikebana Unbound

A Modern Approach to the Ancient Japanese Art of Flower Arranging

Amanda Luu, Ivanka Matsuba

$45

Hardback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?

Availability Information

We source books from suppliers in Australia and overseas. For books we don't currently have in stock, the time it takes to get them from our suppliers can vary widely - from a few days to a few months - so we check each book with each supplier to determine the expected time it will take to be supplied to us.

We then advise you accordingly. If the time taken to get any book is too long for you, you can let us know and we will cancel or adjust your order, and refund as required.

To find out the anticipated arrival time for specific items prior to ordering, please contact us by phone or email:

Phone +61 2 9264 3111, or 1800 4 BOOKS (1800 4 26657) if outside Sydney:
option 1 Abbey's Bookshop (Crime, History, Science, Kids & more) • info@abbeys.com.au
option 2 Language Book Centre (ESL & Foreign Languages) • language@abbeys.com.au
option 3 Galaxy Bookshop (Sci-fi, Fantasy, Romance, Graphic Novels) • sf@galaxybooks.com.au

QTY:

English

Artisan Books
16 September 2020

Flower arranging & floral crafts; Interior design, decor & style guides

"""A modern take on a centuries-old art that’s breathtakingly simple.” —Booklist, starred review

At its heart, the Japanese art of ikebana is about celebrating an intimate connection with nature. To practice ikebana is to find inspiration in the seasons, favor unassuming blooms and branches, seek balance and simplicity, and remain fully present in the moment. It is a beautiful, pure antidote to our age of distraction and excess. Honoring the lineage of ikebana while making the art their own, Amanda Luu and Ivanka Matsuba of Studio Mondine show us new ways to tell stories with flowers. They offer step-by-step instructions for dozens of stunning, seasonal arrangements, while in the process introducing readers to the themes and stylistic signatures of the art. In Studio Mondine’s hands, this centuries-old practice feels undeniably fresh—and readers are given the gift of learning to create unique, meaningful, and authentic arrangements."

By: Amanda Luu, Ivanka Matsuba
Imprint: Artisan Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 236mm, Width: 208mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 740g
ISBN: 9781579659134
ISBN 10: 1579659136
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 16 September 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: No Longer Our Product

Amanda Luu and Ivanka Matsuba are the team behind Studio Mondine, a floral design studio based in San Francisco, California, which seeks to balance the simplicity of Japanese ikebana with the abundance of Western-style flower-arranging. Their work has been featured in the New York Times, Vogue, Real Simple, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Architectural Digest, and they have created arrangements for Everlane, Google, Parachute Home, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and more.

Reviews for Ikebana Unbound: A Modern Approach to the Ancient Japanese Art of Flower Arranging

I loved how the book gives philosophical introductions to each arrangement and explains their goals but also breaks down the step-by-step. . . . There are also great how-tos on creating support structures, choosing containers, and keeping clippings fresh. -Better Homes Gardens San Francisco florists Amanda Luu and Ivanka Matsuba give the traditional Japanese art form a California spin. Their arrangements, featuring easy-to-find blooms like tulips, are designed to be riffed on at home. -Martha Stewart Living A crash course in the ancient tradition's major philosophies, as viewed through a modern lens. . . [It invites] readers-including forward-thinking brides-to-be-to cultivate their own sense of self-expression. -C: California Style Magazine More than a list of must-have items, each named arrangement project presents a specific mood and feeling, accompanied by elegant color photographs and, often, step-by-step instructions. Arrangement containers are themselves worthy of a museum installation. . . . A modern take on a centuries-old art that's breathtakingly simple. -Booklist, starred review