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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