Wednesday 3 September 2014

Ikebana- The Floral Arrangement That Reflects Life


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Have a slice of Japan in your home. Don't get confused. As flowers are reckoned as one of the most notable décor items for your home, why not adapt some unique ideas to add an exotic touch. Noted as treasure of culture, tradition & heritage, the land of the rising sun- Japan has a plenty of authentic cultures, that leave its beholders awestruck. One of the astonishing elements is its age old practice of Ikebana, that means the life of flowers. This distinguished floral decoration will not only transcend your décor a marvelous one, but a sense of harmony can be felt in the whole setting your interior.

Conveying The Vibration Of Life
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The people of Japan are known to beautify their surrounding not only from outside, but from within also. Most elements of Japanese culture like the Kabuki theater, the tea ceremony or origami- all behold the philosophy of spiritual beautification of life. So does the practice of Ikebana, bringing the nature nearer to human life.




  •  Rikka- The Standing Flowers

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Rikka, a seven-branched structured Ikebana, symbolizing the mythical Mount Meru of Buddhist cosmology, had been created by Buddhist priest Ikenobo Senkei in the 15th century. The huge arrangement was constructed of evergreens, foliage, flowers, and bare branches representing the natural landscape of white holly blossoms symbolized snow-capped mountains, and cascades of white chrysanthemums stood for waterfalls. Your window sides will be more embellished with this floral ecstasy.
  • Shoka- The Flowers Of Life 
     
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This serene floral arrangement is triangular in shape, depicting three main components of the universe- heaven, man, and earth. Shōka designs symbolizes the balance of natural order, harmonizing the elements according to season. On distinct aspect of this arrangement is that, the numbers of branches used are always an uneven number. Adorn your table tops with this magnificence in petals.


  • Moribana- Heap Of Flowers

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Moribana, in which naturalistic landscapes are constructed in low dishlike vases, was basically developed byOhara Unshin, founder of the Ohara school of floral art. This floral embellishment will certainly give your home a fresh yet edgy look, as it incorporates flowers imported from Western countries, breaking the rigid structural rules of classical floral art.




  • Nageire- Adorn The Soul

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The term "nageire" implies "throw in." You need to use a tall, cylindrical vase with a narrow mouth to hold this arrangement together. There are no artificial devices to keep the branches and stems in place, being balanced supporting branches only. Make your interior stand apart with this narrow vase floral embellishment.

The Final Touch

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The people of Japan with their innate appreciation of beautiful things would have always liked flowers. Today the tradition of Ikebana is adapted in many home decors. You just have to take a few beautiful flowers tastefully plant & present them in very simple containers to enhance home décor or any special occasions like Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, birthday, anniversary, or any event that calls for a flower bouquet.



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