The Acorus calamus, or Sweet Flag, which the Japanese call Hana-Shobu.
Tag: Flora
Wistaria Blossoms at Kameido, Japan.
Josiah Conder describes the beloved Wistaria as the first popular summer flower celebrated in Japanese gardens.
Japan. Lotus blossoms in Kamakura.
The lotus is associated with the religion of Buddha.
Japan. Purple Iris by Ogata Kōrin.
From paintings in colours on a gold-paper ground, mounted as a pair of six-leaf screens.
Kiku. The Chrysanthemum. Mythological Japan.
The chrysanthemum is the flower of autumn and is sometimes referred to as the national flower of Japan
About the blossoms of the plum tree in spring
The flowers and gardens of Japan by Florence and Ella Du Cane.
Cherry Blossoms. Springflowers. The Flowers of Japan.
Cherry blossoms. The floral art of Japan by Josiah Conder
Landscape gardening in Japan.
LANDSCAPE GARDENING. Flowers and Gardens of Japan by Florence Du Cane
Plum Blossoms. Springflowers. The Flowers of Japan.
The floral art of Japan by Josiah Conder
Pink and White Shower. Cassia nodosa Ham., Hawaii.
The ornamental trees of Hawaii. Cassia nodosa, formerly known as Cathartocarpus.
Auguste Racinet. The Costume History by Françoise Tétart-Vittu.
Racinet's Costume History is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians; and a rich source of inspiration for anyone with an interest in clothing and style. Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet’s Le Costume historique was in its day the most wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted.
Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through to the end of the 19th century, the six volume work remains completely unique in its scope and detail. “Some books just scream out to be bought; this is one of them.” ― Vogue.com