Ikebana Orchid Arrangement

Product Description

It's lovely, isn't it
- our ikebana arrangement. But there's more to this exquisite form of flower arranging than immediately meets the eye. Ikebana
- meaning 'way of the gods' in Japanese
- is inextricably linked to Shinto
- an off-shoot of Buddhism
- which was brought to Japan more than seventeen centuries ago. One of the central tenets of Shinto is kami
- sacred energy that radiates (from amongst other things) mountains, rivers, trees & flowers. Channelling kami & creating a harmonious balance is believed to be beneficial to both people & animals. This is something ikebana aims to achieve. Formal
- like so many aspects of Japanese life
- but never rigid, ikebana is an enchanting blend of beauty & serenity. As you'd expect, learning (let alone mastering) the art takes many years, so our ikebana arrangement is a time-saver as well as a mood enhancer! Presented in a lacquered oriental-style planter for your lasting pleasure & enjoyment.