Japanese Flower Arrangement: Ikebana by John March-Penney (Hardcover)

Description

This lavishly illustrated guide to the ancient floral art of Ikebana, which originated in the sixth century A.D. and now has thousands of practicing devotees throughout the world, has been written by  John March-Penney. This book contains 8 chapters covering every aspect of the art of Ikebana from a description of fundamental styles to the choice of flowers and containers, and the cost and time involved. But the book is not only informative. The detailed descriptions which make it such a marvelous practical guide interspersed with the romantic history of this ancient art, and the reader is reminded that Ikebana is not just skill but a way of life.