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Vol#26 Respecting the Tree’s Individuality
No two bonsai trees are ever the same. Each has its own personality, shaped by various elements such as the patterns of its trunk, the way its br...
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Matching Moss & Bonsai : Best Practices
The captivating world of bonsai requires a delicate touch and an artist’s eye. Every detail, from the sculpted branches to the carefully selected...
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How to make an Autumn Ikebana Arrangement? - By Ilse Beunen
Keeping Warm
As the season shifts to autumn, the landscape transforms with vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows. Leaves begin to change color and fal...
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The Essence of Craftsmanship in Bonsai Tools
Just as a bonsai artist carefully prunes and shapes their trees, Japanese artisans craft bonsai tools with precision and care.
The Heritage of Ja...
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Japanese Pottery & Banko Ware
In the mid-18th century, amidst the economic shifts and social transformations in Japan, a wealthy merchant embarked on a journey that would l...
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A Guide to Using the Kenzan in Floral Arrangements - By Ilse Beunen
In the world of ikebana, the introduction of Western flowers presented a unique challenge to traditional Japanese floral art. These new varieties ...
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Where to start ? Bonsai For Beginners
The art of bonsai, cultivating miniature trees in pots, comes from a rich and fascinating history. This practice -or art- combines patience, crea...
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Home Decor : Lessons From Japanese Ikebana
Ikebana and Interior Design: Harmonizing Nature and Space, lessons through floral arranging.
Before talking about Ikebana, let's quickly approach...
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Vol#26 The Importance Of Roots For Bonsais
・The importance of bonsai roots・
The quality of a bonsai is mostly reflected by the balance of its trunk structure, branching pattern, and root ...
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Why I Do Ikebana - By Ilse Beunen
In recent years, I've embarked on a rather delightful and, at times, maddeningly perplexing journey to understand the "why" of ikebana. You see, i...
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A Short Introduction to Japanese Bonsai philosophy and Wabi Sabi
For an instant, picture yourself standing at a corner of Ryoanji's stone garden in Kyoto in the evening, in late autumn in a misty rain. You are ...
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The legendary Six Ancient Kilns of Japanese Pottery
What are these legendary six ancient Kilns you wonder ? Let's take you with us through Japanese history and art of pottery.
HISTORY OF THE SIX AN...
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