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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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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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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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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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Vol#24 Choosing the Right Fertilizer for Bonsai Growth
In this article, we explore the world of organic and chemical fertilizers and their impact on bonsai tree care. Bonsai trees are typically grown...
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Imperfect is just Perfect: The Harmony of Ikebana and Wabi-Sabi - By Ilse Beunen
In the heart of Japanese culture lies the principle of wabi-sabi, a philosophy celebrating beauty in imperfection, transience, and simplicity. This...
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The Diversity of Ikebana - by Ilse Beunen
Ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging, is often perceived as a singular art form by those outside Japan. However, this percepti...
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Vol#21 Differences in Bonsai Styles
In Japanese traditional arts like tea ceremony, ikebana (flower arrangement), and martial arts, there's a concept called "Shin, Gyo, So" used to ex...
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帶你探索日本花藝的歷史 By Ilse Beunen
The origins of ikebana can be traced back to the introduction of Buddhism to Japan via the Silk Road between the 6th and 8th centuries. An early ...
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花藝、緩步慢行、創意綻放、與自然共鳴:作者 Ilse Beunen
花藝並不僅僅是「日本花藝排列」,這樣的翻譯讓我有些混淆。花藝不僅僅是排列花卉。這種古老的日本藝術形式,花藝讓你重新與大自然和自我連結;它讓你活在當下,同時你的創意賦予了花朵和樹枝第二次生命。對我而言,花藝是一種放慢腳步、展現創意和與大自然連結的方式。我的使命是啟發、教育和賦能人們,讓他們通過...
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