CAUTION: The projects in this book require cutting with scissors or use of other sharp objects, including a kenzan (a metal foundation with many small nails used to hold plant materials), which can cause physical injury if used improperly Children should be supervised carefully and provided with any assistance they need to insure their safety when using scissors, a kenzan, or other sharp objects.
First published in the United States in 2004 by Tuttle Publishing, an imprint of Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd., with editorial offices at 364 Innovation Drive, North Clarendon, VT 05759-9436 USA.
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Sato, Shozo, 1933-
Ikebana/by Shozo Sato, assisted by Alice Ogura Sato.—1st ed.
p. cm.—(Asian arts & crafts for creative kids)
Summary: Discusses the history and characteristics of the art of
Japanese flower arrangement known as ikebana, and describes nine simple projects.
ISBN: 978-1-4629-0807-3 (ebook)
1. Flower arrangement, Japanese —Juvenile literature. (1. Flower arrangement, Japanese.) I. Sato, Alice Ogura. II. Title. III Series
B450.S286 2003
745-92'52—dc22
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contents
| Preface | 4 | |
| Introduction | 5 | |
| Basic Techniques and Equipment | 11 | |
| Project 1: | Formal kenzan Moribana | 13 |
| Project 2: | Formal Nageire Arrangement | 19 |
| Project 3: | Suiban or Water Platter Arrangement | 37 |
| Project 4 | Flat Container Variation | 40 |
| Project 5: | Twin Containers | 43 |
| Project 6: | Tall and Short Containers | 47 |
| Project 7: | Short Container | 50 |
| Project 8: | First Shallow Container | 53 |
| Project 9: | Second Shallow Container | 57 |
| Project 10: | Natural-Style Ikebana | 61 |
Today, television, CD players, and computer games take up a lot of our time, and though we can enjoy these forms of entertainment at home, we can't live without being in touch with the natural world. It is so important that we continue to find ways to experience and be a part of nature, especially when so much time can be spent away from it.
In the long history of Japan, there is an art form called ikebana that uses natural materials such as flowers and branches from trees to make beautiful arrangements and creations. Creating ikebana arrangements is a perfect way to experience nature and explore its beauty. Flowers have been an important part of culture throughout history: When a loved one passes away, flowers are usually offered; for happy occasions, flowers are presented to dear friends. These customs of expressing feelings through flowers can be found in any culture, and as you work through the projects in this book, you'll find that flowers really do help us to express our feelings of joy or sadness in many ways. As a Japanese descendant, I take great pleasure in sharing the art of ikebana with you. This book includes a simple