Ikebana

Nobody told me that I have mega side boards! Thanks a lot! Me ikebanering.


I have recently take up a new hobby. Japanese Ikebana which is flower arranging. Apparently it has its roots in ancient Shinto rituals, Buddhist practice and a Japanese aesthetic that balances three components to create a dynamic image. Anyway it's all about the form darling and how one presents it. The three styles are supposed to represent sky, earth and humankind.

The display you see in my photo is the noribana (heaped flowers) the three white twigs are supposed to represent the father, mother and child in a harmoneous balance. The middle section is freestyle, ie anything goes.

So anyone requiring some fancy flower displays this Christmas, you know who to call!


Tilly girl freestyling her display.



Sensei's effort.

Kate listens to some words of wisdom.

My effort...