Whispering Flowers

Description

Ikebana is a pure form of flower-arranging with great respect for the flower or plant itself. This oriental form of floral art is very ancient, but still very modern.

Whispering Flowers is the fourth book in a series of fascinating books on Ikebana. In this book you will find Ikenobo, Ohara, Sogetsu and Ichiyo creations. The main theme running through this book focuses on particular flowers – Agapanthus, Allium, Amaranthus, Anemone, Anthurium, Camellia, Chrysanthemum, Cyclamen, Dahlia, Gladiolus, Gloriosa, Helianthus, Heliconia, Hydrangea, Iris, Lilium, Narcissus, Nelumbo, Paeonia, Papaver, Rosa, Strelitzia, Tulipa and Zantedeschia for example.

Seventy-five talents from all over the world have been given the challenge of making their most beautiful creation with one of those flowers. A fascinating journey through the world of flowers and Ikebana.