An Illustrated Handbook of Japanese Flower Arrangement Haruko Obata 1940

Description: An Illustrated Handbook of Japanese Flower Arrangement by Haruko Obata Very collectible book. Concise and charming handbook to the art of ikebana, or Japanese flower arrangement. This book covers the fundamentals of ikebana. Author Haruko Obata (1892-1989) was a Japanese ikebana artist and a pioneer in the field. Illustrations and diagrams by Chiura Obata (1885-1975), a Japanese-American artist and illustrator. Designed by Wilder Bentley “If you know flower arranging you do not grow old, for it is eternal.” Haruko Obata (1892-1989) was a pioneering Bay Area ikebana sensei who began displaying her classic Japanese flower arrangements to Americans as early as 1915" In 1939, Chiura Obata, a UC Berkeley art professor and painter, and his wife, Huruko Obata, a flower arranger in the ikebana style, opened a gallery/studio on Berkeley's Telegraph Avenue, where they taught classes and put on exhibitions. This illustrated pamphlet, introducing the ideas and techniques of Japanese flower arranging, was likely published to accompany Haruko Obata's classes. Her husband illustrated it with 14 line-drawing figures and a drawing for the front cover (there are also three halftone images). Haruko Obata was one of the first Ikebana instructors in America. Along with her husband, the artist and Berkeley Professor Chiura Obata, Haruko was sent to the Topaz Relocation Center a little over a year after this pamphlet's publication during the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans. While living in Topaz, Haruko continued to pursue art; one of her vases is held in the collection of the Oakland Museum of California. She continued teaching Ikebana well into her 90s. 9 1/2" x 6 1/2," 14 pp., including illustrations. Condition: Green paper wrappers with staple binding. Black lettering and illustration on front. No lettering to spine. Covers have chipping to edges and tips, else clean and intact. Front end paper has ink inscriptions and marking, has corner cut ( see photos # 3, 4 & 13). Endpapers have foxing, which decreases as move toward center of the pages. Black-and-white illustrations. (Please see all photos to further assess condition) I try to describe all items in detail and honestly as possible, making sure all imperfections, marks and holes are mentioned. There may be occasions where something is Unintentionally missed so please bear this in mind. All my items come from a smoke-free home and no scented products are used on any items. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask me for more info or photos. Returns accepted within 30 days for refund. Buyer is responsible for payment for shipping the item back in same condition as received. Buyer must provide delivery confirmation/tracking for returned packages. SHIPPING: USPS. I make every effort to ship all items within 1 business day of your payment. (Orders placed Friday afternoon, weekends and holidays, will delay shipping until the following business day). FEEDBACK: I strive to earn positive 5 star feedback for all items. Please contact me right away if you are dissatisfied before giving a feedback rating. I will do everything I can to make sure you are happy. I want you to love your purchase! Thanks for looking!!

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