Ikebana
The Japanese art of flower arrangement is known as Ikebana. This delicate and graceful ancient custom is a symbol of peace and harmony for the mind, body and soul. Ikebana is designed to inspire inner peace by carefully positioning the flower stems in long natural lines and the precise placement of leaves and flowers according to ancient customs.
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Ikebana
Ikebana is a disciplined Japanese art form of flower arrangement with much more sensitive, creative expression and thought put into the arrangement. Ikebana emphasizes the linear aspects of the vessel, shape, line, form of plants, such as their leaves, stems and branches, equally as much as the coloured blooms, creating balance and harmony. The art of Ikebana accentuates space as much as plant matter. The artist's intention behind each arrangement is shown through a piece's graceful lines, colour combinations and natural shapes. Another feature present in ikebana is its use of minimalism; The entire structure of a Japanese Ikebana flower arrangement is based on three main points that symbolize heaven, earth, and humankind. Looking at a completed Ikebana artwork allows you to appreciate the beauty and harmony of nature and provides relaxation for the mind, body, and soul.
Ikebana evolved from ritual flower offerings made in Buddhist temples in Japan during the sixth century. The first classical styles of Ikebana started in the middle of the fifteenth century by Buddhist priests - both the flowers and the branches were made to point toward heaven as an indication of faith. As time passed, other schools emerged, styles changed, and Ikebana became a custom among the Japanese society.
