Ikebana

"Ikebana" is from the Japanese ikeru (生ける?, "keep alive, arrange flowers, living") Art form in which nature and humanity are brought together. Based on a scalene triangle delineated by three main points, usually twigs, to symbolize heaven, earth, and humans The container is a key element of the composition’ Silence is a must during practices of ikebana. Developing patience and tolerance of differences. Feeling closeness to nature provides relaxation for the mind, body, and soul.

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Pauline Buchanan

a vase with flowers in it sitting on a table next to a bowl and napkins

Hydrangea Arranging Ideas and Tricks for a Long-Lasting (and Lovely) Bouquet

Quince bouquet in a vase | Less is more when it comes to woody stems, like quince, cherry, and dogwood. Select just three or four sculptural specimens, and use a heavy oblong vase that’s about a third as tall as the branches. Aim for an asymmetrical spray so the branches reach rather than lean (get the how-to secrets here).

a white vase sitting on top of a table next to a gray wall with a bird painted on it

Japanese Ikebana Tea Ceremony Vase Cranes Birds Shino Glaze Stamped Signed | eBay

a vase with flowers in it sitting on a table

"Man loved the flowers and invented vases" - JACQUES DEVAL - (Ikebana by Toshiro Kawase, Japan)

Flower PRINT, ACRYLIC or CANVAS Gallery Wrap Black Red Gray Picture Photo Home Decor Bedroom Artwork Still Life Scarlet Modern Artwork Image - Etsy

three vases with flowers are hanging on the wall

Keramiek atelier Marjoke de Heer

a black vase sitting on top of a white table

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Vase Pungo designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden. 1950's.

a black vase with white flowers in it on a wooden table next to a wall

Spring decorating with cherry blossoms — ASHLINA KAPOSTA

I'm thinking it would look cool to take 2' x 6' painted wooden sheets and prop them up against the wall for a pop of color w/o painting walls.

two vases sitting next to each other with holes in them

Penélope Vallejo Gómez added a... - Penélope Vallejo Gómez

Penélope Vallejo Gómez From a board called "earthen". I´m not sure about the holes what their function is -maybe inlets and outlets for water.... edges seem to thin for drumming...Art inspired by heart is my guess.