Traditional Culture & Festivals
Traditional Culture
Floral Art
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Japanese floral art (ikebana) was brought to its peak of refinement in the latter half of the sixteenth century by its founder, Sen-no-Rikyû. At present, there are about three thousand schools of ikebana, two of the better-known ones being the Ikenobô school and the Ohara school. |
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| Ikebana can be divided into two main styles, nageirebana and moribana, depending on the type of vase used. | |
| The flowers can be arranged in the various styles shown below. Particular styles are best suited to particular flowers. | |
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