Description:This captivating guidebook combines two enchanting traditions the Japanese art of ikebana, or flower arrangement, and origami, the ancient Japanese practice of paperfolding. Easy to follow instructions and an abundance of illustrations enable beginning and expert paperfolders to create even the stems, leaves, and vases for an enchanting array of blossoms.Table of ContentsChapter 1. A bit of historyChapter 2. Beginning lessons on paper foldingChapter 3. Pentagon and hexagon flowersChapter 4. Blintzed bird base flowersChapter 5. Six petal blintzed bird base flowersChapter 6. The swirl roseChapter 7. Free form origamiChapter 8. Simple bird base flowersChapter 9. Folding vasesChapter 10. Folding stems and leavesChapter 11. Arranging origami flowers