IKEBANA:
Article by:
G.manasa & G.vijayalaxmi
◾️Ikebana is a way of arranging flowers that was developed by the Japanese.
◾️ It was introduced in Japan in the sixth century by Chinese Buddhist missionaries, who had formalized the ritual of offering flowers to Buddha.
◾️ The art is based on the harmony of simple linear constructions and the appreciation of the subtle beauty of flowers and natural material, such as branches and stems.
◾️There are several major ikebana schools, with differing histories and theories of artistic style.
◾️ In its highest form, this art form is spiritual and philosophical in nature, but in modern Japan, it is more often practiced as a sign of refinement by marriageable young women and older matrons.
◾️Ikebana has some rigid rules , three basic lines of traditional ikebana Concept of:
🔺Heaven(shin) =Tallest stem
🔺Man(soe) =Medium stem
🔺Earth(Hikae) =lowest Part
Principles of Ikebana:
1.Silence. Ikebana is a time to observe nature. ...
2.Minimalism. Ikebana is influenced by Buddhist ideals of minimalism.
3.Shape and Line. There's an emphasis on shape in ikebana. ...
4.Form. ...
5.Humanity. ...
6.Aesthetics. ...
7.Structure. ...
Types of Ikebana:
there are four main styles of flower arrangement:
1) “Rikka” (standing flowers);
2) “Nageire” (throw in);
3) “Moribana” (piled-up); and
4) "Shokai” (living flowers).
◾️Within these divisions there are hundreds of schools, the most well-known being Ikenobo, Ohara and Sogetsu.
1.Rikka:
rikka, (Japanese: “standing flowers”), in classical Japanese floral art, a highly conventionalized and formal style of flower arranging. It is difficult to say when rikka became a distinct, recognized form, because it evolved over several centuries.
2.Nageire:
nageire, (Japanese: “thrown in”), in Japanese floral art, the style of arranging that stresses fresh and spontaneous designs adhering only loosely to the classical principles of triangular structure and colour harmony.
3.Moribana:
moribana, (Japanese: “heaped-up flowers”), in Japanese floral art, a style of arranging in which naturalistic landscapes are constructed in low dishlike vases.
4.Shokai:
The concept of shokai ( inner beauty) of a plant is key in the arrangement and is expressed as the living forms of plants rooted in the soil and growing upward towards the sun. It uses one to three kinds of floral materials, arranged in a single vase.
Benefits of Ikebana:
◾️Ikebana can greatly improve your everyday mood by changing the ambiance of your living space.
◾️At its core, ikebana is about simplicity, balance, and an appreciation for the imperfect beauty of the natural world.
◾️These elements create a calm and relaxing atmosphere, which will naturally lower stress and rejuvenate you.
STEPS TO MAKE BASIC IKEBANA:
Flower arranging is an art that makes your creativity bloom.
The most important thing to remember when arranging flowers is to have fun in the moment. The spirit of Ikebana is always present when working with flowers.
Let your creativity roam free in the process😇.
