The Kohdoh school was founded nearly 500 years
ago. It follows the rules of an ancient book called Heishi
which describes not only the technical rules of ikebana
but also the philosophical idea behind it. It teaches how to
achieve a peaceful and rewarding life through the art of arranging
flowers.
This arrangement contains coconut palm and
Bromeliad Guzmania lingulata, sometimes known as ‘scarlet
star’.
The demonstrator was Takashi Sawano:
"Ikebana uses flowers and plants in an artistic way and
develops spiritual awareness behind Japanese art forms. In my busy
life ikebana keeps me in touch with the awareness of nature and
what lies at its essence. My favourite summer flowers are sonia
roses, Japanese flag iris and wisteria."