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Ikebana,
The Japanese floral decor
 Ikebana is the Japanese style of floral arrangement,
but it is more than just a decor. It is symbolic of a
lifestyle. This enchanting way of arranging flowers is
being studied and practiced in many countries, including
India, America and Europe. Ikebana is an inseparable link
to the culture of Japan.
In classical Japanese poetry, the very mention of a
flower's name is often enough to evoke a whole series
of ideas, images and meanings. A springtime cherry blossom,
for instance, is not just a beautiful flower; it also
symbolizes manliness and bravery. It blossoms briefly
but gloriously, then falls quickly before it completely
withers. To the majority of Japanese, each flower represents
a particular month of the year and the feelings appropriate
to that month. Ikebana arrangements are therefore
expected not only to establish a link between man
and nature, but also to create a mood or atmosphere
associated with a particular season or occasion.
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Bunjin-Bana,
free style Ikebana. The bronze container
and the base are traditional. Fresh palm is used
for this bleached palm Ikebana. A painted golden
willow is seen. |
| Moribana
:Fruits and flowers used on a low table arrangement.
Tender coconut, coconut, pomegranate, papaya, pineapple,
ginger leaves, asparagus are used here with the
traditional Japanese base in the shape of a leaf.
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Cox-Comb flower:
Bleached palm and a glass container with Cox-Comb
flower. It is a free style Ikebana arrangement.
A Japanese teacher is seen demonstrating the Ikebana
show organised recently at Chitrakala Parishat
by the Saga Goryu School of Ikebana, Jayamahal
Extension in the city. |
| Beautiful wood
brought from Japan, used as landscape material
with Camellia and Cox-comb. |
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Ikebana vase:
Traditional Japanese vase used for Ikebana by a
Japanese teacher. |
- Y. Rama Mohan
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