{"title":"Ivanka Matsuba","description":"\u003cp\u003eIvanka Matsuba’s works offer an insightful exploration into the world of traditional and contemporary arts, with a particular focus on Japanese aesthetics. Readers can expect a thoughtful blend of cultural history and practical creativity, illuminating the beauty and philosophy behind forms like ikebana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer books invite readers to engage deeply with the arts, encouraging both appreciation and hands-on practice. Through evocative writing and detailed guidance, Matsuba’s collection enriches understanding of art as a living cultural expression.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ikebana-unbound-by-amanda-luu-9781579659134","title":"Ikebana Unbound","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A modern take on a centuries-old art that’s breathtakingly simple.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Booklist, starred review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt its heart, the Japanese art of ikebana is about celebrating an intimate connection with nature. To practice ikebana is to find inspiration in the seasons, favour unassuming blooms and branches, seek balance and simplicity, and remain fully present in the moment. It is a beautiful, pure antidote to our age of distraction and excess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHonouring the lineage of ikebana while making the art their own, Amanda Luu and Ivanka Matsuba of Studio Mondine show us new ways to tell stories with flowers. They offer step-by-step instructions for dozens of stunning, seasonal arrangements, while in the process introducing readers to the themes and stylistic signatures of the art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Studio Mondine’s hands, this centuries-old practice feels undeniably fresh—and readers are given the gift of learning to create unique, meaningful, and authentic arrangements through \u003cem\u003eIkebana Unbound\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47486123606252,"sku":"9781579659134","price":62.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781579659134-ikebana-unbound.jpg?v=1775729946"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ivanka-matsuba.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}