 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.
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| Y.
Rama Mohan |
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