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Introduction to Ikebana
By : Nadia El Borai B.Sc. hon (London)
M.Sc., Ph.D
Ikebana, the
art of Japanese flower
arranging, emerged from the traditional offerings of flowers to become
an art
form.
There are
many schools based on different
principles and philosophies from the very traditional to the ultra
modern. The form mainly asymmetric and
combination of
branches, flowers and other material are distinctive.
Although
Ikebana is an art form it is
surprisingly well standardised and to become a teacher or master many
years of
training are required.
A brief
history, a step-by-step demonstration of Ikebana arrangements of the
Ohara School, and an option to have a hands-on workshop, to try an
Ikebana arrangement shall be available.
Several
examples of basic arrangements,
“moribana” arrangements in shallow dishes, natural arrangements and
free style
as well as tips on handling plant material will be given.
Ikebana
display and demonstration will be demonstrated by Ms. Nadia El Borai
and Ms. Miyoshi Tanaka during conference.
Brief Biography
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Nadia El Borai B.Sc. hon (London)
M.Sc.,
Ph.D.
Studied
ikebana since 1978, received the
flower name Hoga upon completion of the teaching certificate.
In 2005
received the First degree of the
Master course of the Ohara School of Ikebana, the highest certificate
of this
school, obtained after a written as well as a practical exam. The first
time a
foreigner obtained this certification in Japan.
International
President of Ikebana
International during the Ninth World Convention and 50th
Anniversary
in Oct 2006 in Tokyo.
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