1981 Japanese Ikebana Art Encyclopedia Vol 1-9 Set Shufu-No-Tomo Traditional Material

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Ikebana Art Complete Collection Vols 1-9 Flower Material Guide Japanese Floral

A partial set (Volumes 1 through 9) of the … Read more Ikebana Art Complete Collection Vols 1-9 Flower Material Guide Japanese Floral

A partial set (Volumes 1 through 9) of the prestigious Japanese flower arrangement encyclopedia 『花材別 いけばな芸術全集』 (Complete Collection of Ikebana Art by Floral Materials), published by 主婦の友社 (Shufu-no-Tomo-sha).
Note: other volumes in this set currently listed
Each volume focuses on specific plant materials (花材 - Kazai) commonly used in traditional Japanese flower arrangement. Below is a breakdown of the specific floral materials covered in each volume shown:
Volume 1: 松 (Pine) ・ 杉 (Cedar) ・ 檜葉 (Hinoki cypress) ・ 伊吹 (Chinese juniper)
Volume 2: 梅 (Plum blossom) ・ 万年青 (Sacred lily / Rohdea japonica)
Volume 3: 椿 (Camellia) ・ 水仙 (Daffodil / Narcissus)
Volume 4: 桜 (Cherry blossom) ・ 海棠 (Hall crabapple)
Volume 5: 桃 (Peach blossom) ・ 木瓜 (Flowering quince) ・ 牡丹 (Tree peony)
Volume 6: 竹 (Bamboo) ・ 藤 (Wisteria) ・ 躑躅 (Azalea)
Volume 7: 杜若 (Rabbit-ear iris) ・ 花菖蒲 (Japanese iris) ・ 著莪 (Fringed iris) ・ 檜扇 (Leopard lily)
Volume 8: 柏 (Oak) ・ 山吹 (Japanese kerria) ・ 萱草 (Daylily) ・ 擬宝珠 (Hosta / Plantain lily)
Volume 9: 蓮 (Sacred lotus) ・ 睡蓮 (Water lily) ・ 河骨 (Yellow water-lily)
The complete series length of this encyclopedia (花材別 いけばな芸術全集) published by 主婦の友社 is 26 volumes in total.
The volumes are broken down into specific themes across the full set:
Volumes 1–12: Traditional Japanese floral materials (such as the pines, camellias, bamboo, and lotus shown in your image).
Volumes 13–18: Modern or Western floral materials (洋花 - Yōka) and greenhouse plants.
Volumes 19–26: Comprehensive registers, indices, and deeply technical arrangement guides for various traditional schools (schools like Ikebono, Ohara-ryu, and Sogetsu).
This collection features nine volumes of the renowned "Ikebana Art Complete Collection," published by Shufu no Tomo-sha, offering an in-depth exploration of traditional Japanese flower arranging techniques.
Originally owned by a mother who taught Ikebana (Ohararyu school) and tea ceremony (Urasenke), these books serve as a comprehensive guide to floral art, showcasing various flower materials and arrangements. The set covers a wide range of floral subjects, including pine, cedar, camellia, cherry blossom, peony, bamboo, iris, lotus, and more, with detailed explanations and illustrations.
✔ Please note that these are vintage books, published in Showa 56 (1981), and may exhibit signs of aging such as discoloration, stains, minor scratches, and storage odors. They have been stored at home for many years, so buyers sensitive to condition should review the photos carefully. Only those who understand and accept these conditions should consider purchasing.
✔ Key features include:
✔ - Nine volumes out of a total of 26 in the full set
✔ - Focus on flower arrangement techniques by flower material
✔ - Detailed instructions and illustrations for various floral materials
✔ - Published by Shufu no Tomo-sha, Showa 56 (1981)
✔ C:Category: Books - Art, Design & Music
✔ C:Title: Ikebana Art Complete Collection Volumes 1-9 Flower Material Guide Japanese Floral Art
✔ C:Publisher: Shufu no Tomo-sha
✔ C:Number of Volumes: 9 (out of 26)
✔ C:Theme: Ikebana Flower Arrangement Art
✔ C:Publication Year: 1981 (Showa 56) See less