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Copyright © 2006 Keiko Kubo
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Kubo, Keiko, 1962-Keiko's ikebana / Keiko Kubo.- 1st. ed.
p. cm.
ISBN: 978-1-4629-0600-0 (ebook)
1. Flower arrangement, Japanese. I. Title.
SB450.K75 2005
745.92'252-dc22
2004024687
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Acknowledgments
First, I would like to express my appreciation to Jennifer Brown at Tuttle Publishing for giving me this special opportunity.
I would also like to extend my warmest thanks to the people who helped me complete this project, especially: photographer Erich Schrempp, of Schrempp Studio, who took the wonderful photos featured here; Anjeli Flowers, 7643 W. Belmont, Elmwood Park, IL, (708) 452-9004; and Edward Campbell, for his assistance with writing in English and revising my manuscript.
—KEIKO KUBO
A project like Keiko's Ikebana requires that the composition and lighting be approached as simply and subtly as possible, allowing the arrangements to stand on the page without distraction. Light is a tool that is most powerful when it's wielded with the gentlest touch. You can't improve on a flower, but you can wrap it in light in such a way that it becomes almost luminous. That's what I set out to do in Keiko's Ikebana.
—ERICH SCHREMPP
Contents
About Ikebana
The History of Ikebana
Ikebana Today
Keiko's Approach
Chapter 1: Ikebana Basics
Containers
Container Ideas
Ikebana Tools and Materials
Ikebana Techniques
Cutting
Supporting Techniques
Helpful Hints
Chapter 2: Design Principles
Line
Volume (Mass and Depth)
Accent
Other Elements of Design
Considering Plant Materials
The Process of Making Ikebana
Moribana Style
Nageire Style
Chapter 3: Inspiration
Keiko's Ikebana Gallery
Chapter 4: 20 Step-by-Step Arrangements
Natural-Line Arrangement
Curved-Line Arrangement
Vertical-Line Arrangement
Horizontal-Line Arrangement
Geometric-Line Arrangement/Triangular Lines
Manipulated-Line Arrangement
Sequential Vases
Glass Container Arrangement
Using Floral Tubes for the Mechanics
The Basket Container
Pruning Design
Stacking Design
Twisting Design
Shredding Design
Tying Design
Cupped Design
Three Basic Ikebana Techniques
Rolled Design in a Basin
Using Artificial Materials
Floating Flowers in a Basin