A fresh look at the traditional art of ikebana.

The essence of ikebana is solemn and reverent unity with nature. Practicing this ancient art means finding inspiration in the changing seasons, favoring modest combinations of flowers and branches, finding balance in simplicity, and being fully present in the moment. Ikebana is the perfect cure for the hustle, chaos and excess that are the main ills of our time.

Amanda Lou and Ivanka Matsuba, co-owners of Studio Mondine, share a new way to tell stories with flowers. Amanda and Ivanka respect the original Japanese heritage, but at the same time practice their own approach to ikebana.

In the book you will find detailed step-by-step instructions for creating incredible seasonal bouquets and arrangements. In parallel, you will learn a lot about the characteristics and philosophy of ikebana. Thanks to Studio Mondine, hundreds of years old art has become a breath of fresh air and inspiration. It's time for you to create your own unique flower arrangements full of meaning and inimitable naturalness!

Who is this book for

For those who are looking for a meditative, psychotherapeutic and aesthetically beautiful hobby.

Suitable for both beginners and experienced, as it offers interesting combinations of plant elements, both refined and unusual, and found in every dacha. And the ability to combine them.

It may be of interest to professional florists, interior designers, and just those who want to ennoble their home and bring a touch of lively beauty there. But mostly populist.

From the Authors

We hope that by picking up this book, you will devote enough time to it and discover a lot of new things. Discoveries can be found anywhere. Flip through the book over a cup of tea for inspiration. Find something that resonates with you and check out the flower market. Or, go out into your backyard, cut some flowers and arrange a composition that will bring joy to you, your family and friends.

We advise you to drop expectations and perfectionism. If you choose to fully accept what you end up with, you will be surprised how many surprises can be hidden in such a peaceful, neutral attitude towards the process and the result. Roughness and improvisation should be present in your works| the real goal is not to strive for perfection. There is something inexpressibly attractive and intimate in art, in which the lack of complete perfection and fragility are brought to the fore, as well as incompleteness, which implies an infinity of options and results. In fact, this is what we mean when we say "ikebana without borders".