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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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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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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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Ikebana, Slow Down, Be Creative and Connect to Nature: By Ilse Beunen
Ikebana is often translated as Japanese Flower Arranging, but I have mixed feelings about that translation. Ikebana is so much more flower arrangi...
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Simple Introduction to Bonsai
Having it roots in the Chinese art of Penjing for miniature landscapes, around 2000 years ago, it has strong religious and magical background. It ...
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