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Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arranging. It’s a tradition that goes back centuries, and its design principles are governed by specific rules and techniques. But as with any art, creativity and ...

From the days of cave paintings to the present, art has been a way for humans to express emotions and a therapeutic practice shared by many. Today, we invite you to dive into the world of Ikebana: The ...

Fall offers an ideal time to gather branches and other materials for Ikebana Japanese flower arranging. Muriel Scrivner picks up a gray, dead branch with bits of moss clinging to it and eyes it ...

Pine means good luck, and bunches of two could mean death, but those are only a few guidelines that ikebana floral arrangers are willing to work around to achieve the right look. "It's a love of ...

"Sensi, ouch, are you sure about this?" The plaintive voice belonged to one of Kika Shibata's students, who cringed as she forcefully snipped the offending plum blossom branch that was detracting from ...