In this stunning book, renowned Thai floral artist Sakul Intakul combines colorful tropical flowers, exotic foliage and other unusual design materials in refreshingly original floral displays suitable for any occasion and any setting. Photographed in the spectacular, contemporary homes of Thailand's leading artists, designers and professionals, the simple but imaginative floral displays evoke the essence of a modern Asian style. This stunning and refreshingly original book goes beyond the everyday -- elevating tropical flowers from mere floral arrangements to meditative floral "art Installations" that serve as dramatic design centerpieces in contemporary tropical homes. Created from a combination of exotic and colorful tropical flowers, plant materials -- fibers and leaves from the banana and coconut, culms and twigs from the bamboo -- and other less orthodox materials like wire netting, the arrangements harmonlously blend a strong, usually three-dimensional structure with the sweet and subtle elements of flowers. The philosophy behind the arrangements, the Interiors or occasions for which they are appropriate, and a brief explanation of the techniques and materials employed will inspire readers to create their own artistic arrangements.
