I have been wanting to learn ikebana from quite sometime. But never got a chance to learn as some or the other block used to come my way. But finally last month i got a chance to join the course.
I have successfully completed the fist level of ikebana from the ikenobo school :)
"ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. More than simply putting flowers in a container, ikebana is a disciplined art form in which nature and humanity are brought together. Contrary to the idea of floral arrangement as a collection of particolored or multicolored arrangement of blooms, ikebana often emphasizes other areas of the plant, such as its stems and leaves, and draws emphasis towards shape, line, form"
To me ikebana is a putting flowers and leaves together in such a way that it enhances their beauty , making sure it blends with the nature ( ie doesn't look artificial). At the end of it, its ones creativity that actually counts.
For me the experience has been very enriching, and i really did enjoy every bit of it. I got to understand the beauty of flowers and plants in a better and a different way.
Here is a glimpse of some of the arrangements I made
This is my very first arrangement, which is made of heliconia, roses and a bird of paradise leave
This has orange gladula, yellow roses
and bird of Paradise leaf again.
This arrangement is made of red carnations,
white orchids and areca palm
white orchids and areca palm
Yellow asiatic lilies , purple water lily and
some ferns to support the water lily
some ferns to support the water lily
This has red gerbera and
leaves from the garden
leaves from the garden
Here i have again used heliconia,
areca palm and some golden rods
to support
areca palm and some golden rods
to support
The flower i have used here
are pink geraniums and the
rest again are leaves from
the garden.
are pink geraniums and the
rest again are leaves from
the garden.
Here as you can see I have used
1 stalk of orchid and bamboo leaves
1 stalk of orchid and bamboo leaves
Finally coming to my favourite arrangement, which was appreciated by one n all. This is a free style arrangement consisting of orchids, spider chrysanthemums
7 comments:
"One man's gain is the other man's loss" goes the adage. But here i see a "win-win" situation. Guys and girls, now we can think of cutting down our expenses in buying bouquets for birthdays and other such occasions. And i am sure our friend Adithi shall oblige us with pleasure.....
heyyyyy man.... they r simply awesome :)
u r no doubt d creative queen of our gang.... keep up d good work :)
u have got a very good hobby...Nice arrangements by theway :)
liked the orchid n bamboo leaves arrangement the best . Never could figure out what to fit into those vases other than a single stem
Beautiful!! I'd never heard of Ikebana before, but after reading the definition in your blog I can see that my larger floral paintings, although densely abundant, do also follow this basic concept! Thank you for following my work and I am delighted to have discovered your blog with all these beautiful, dramatic, thoughtful floral arrangements as well as your unique candles! Your work is truly inspirational! Jeanne
I am so honored and delighted to have received a post from you. I just love your floral paintings. I was so inspired by your paintings that i have even stated painting all over again, i am tying my hand in floral this time.
I am glad that you like the ikebana's, its a very beautiful art of flower arrangement
I really liked your '1 stalk of orchid and bamboo leaves' which is quite elegant....I learnt this art few years back, but not practicing now...I wish I could get back to sometime..All the best adithi...
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