Although an ancient form of floral art, Ikebana is still relevant and widely practiced today. Here, a floral designer ...

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Ikebana is a minimalist less-is-more type of ... Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Bronze usubata vases are typically unpainted and unpolished but will often include raised designs ...

"It is something special ... not just putting flowers in the vase," Chalabi said. This ikebana arrangement was created by Halifax resident Media Chalabi. (Andrew Lam/CBC) This is an annual ...

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From origami and fake food to indigo-dyeing and leather work, learn how to make Japanese crafts at these Tokyo workshops ...

Edo kiriko can be etched into many types of glassware including sake glasses, tea cups and even flower vases. At Sokichi ... particularly the art of ikebana. The workshops taught at Atelier ...

They shared the J. Wilson Pottery ikebana vase and demonstrated how to arrange flowers in it. Wellington discussed her artwork and shared how she created it. You can find her art pieces for sale in ...