The Japanese have an innate sense of style in the arts, architecture,interior design and especially in their attitude to flowers and plants within the home. Until now, in the West we haven't explored ikebana,the ancient art of arranging plant material, in any depth.With the trend towards pared-down, simple rooms, now is the time to discover how its sculptural style can complement contemporary interiors.

What is ikebana?

The techniques

Simple hana

Moribana

Nageire

Seasonal influences

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Winter

Ikebana at home

Basic equipment

Conditioning plant material

Glossary of Japanese terms

Index

Acknowledgements