At Home with Ikebana

Ikebana is an ancient floral art of Japan which in modern times has captured the heart of people internationally who are charmed by it's graceful lines and simple forms. At Home with Ikebana presents through photographs and captions flower arrangements placed in the home environment where they take their place in the daily lives of people. Several masters of the Ichiyo School of Ikebana contributed arrangements which provided variety and personal creativity. Arrangements can be seen on kitchen tables and counters, dining tables, coffee tables, against walls, on small ledges, and elsewhere. Holiday arrangements are also included as well as buffet and banquet tables. The book is practical and informative and can be enjoyed both by practitioners of the art and those who just love flowers and appreciate the beauty of nature as it interacts with humans.

There are few things in this world as calming, refreshing, and beautiful as a flower. This truth has long been recognized in Japan, where Ikenaba—the ancient art of flower arranging—has been used for centuries to bring harmony to living spaces. Ikebana is a rewarding, insightful, and relaxing practice, and it can totally transform a domestic space—but, as a fine art, it can also be very challenging. Choosing the right arrangement for the right location to create the perfect fusion of domestic and natural beauty is no easy task but, thankfully, Elaine Jo, Executive Master of the Ichiyo School of Ikebana, is here to guide you. In At Home With Ikebana, learn: •The secrets and philosophies of Ikebana. •Where to display Ikebana, and which arrangements suit which locations. •How to effectively (and beautifully!) combine different flowers to achieve different moods, effects, and feelings. In this light, inspirational, and informative book, Jo introduces the reader to the rich world of Ikebana. As much a treatise on the importance of the home environment as it is a perfect companion for the serious student, At Home With Ikenaba is a wonderful read for artist and householder alike.

Elaine Jo is a flower arranging teacher, demonstrator, and exhibitor of the Ichiyo School of Ikebana. She lived in Tokyo, Japan, for 25 years and received her Master Degree from the Ichiyo School during that period. She likes to arrange both classical and contemporary ikebana but contemporary is her favorite. After moving to the United States in 1989 she began teaching, traveling, and giving ikebana workshops and demonstrations. She was Founding Director and President of the Ichiyo Art Center in Atlanta while it was in operation between 1994 and 2005. She appeared twice as guest demonstrator for the Lynette Jennings national television program. She has publications both in Japan and the United States. In 2018 she self published a book called "At Home with Ikebana" featuring ikebana placement in the home. In 2019 the book was revised and upgraded. She is an active member of Ikebana International. In 1998 she was awarded an Executive Master Degree by the Ichiyo School and in 2009 was appointed President of the Atlanta, Georgia, Chapter of the Ichiyo School. Currently she holds regular classes in Atlanta. Elaine and her students with their students enjoy gathering together every year in the fall for a three day retreat for intensive ikebana study.