Flower arrangement among the Japanese is an intricate affair.They call it Ikebana, which literally means "living flowers".
In contrast to the decorative form of flower arrangement in western countries, Ikebana creates a harmony of linear construction, rhythm, and colour.
While westerners tend to emphasize the quantity and colours of the flowers, devoting their attention mainly to the beauty of the blossoms, the Japanese emphasize the linear aspects of the arrangement.
They have developed the art to include the vase, stems, leaves, and branches, as well as the flowers. The entire structure of a Japanese flower arrangement is based on
To read the rest of the story, please go to: The Star
