Wafu-ikebana.org
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Wafu-Ikebana.org: Welcome
Description
The Wafu School of Ikebana, a major school in Japan, was founded by the late Mr. Wafu Teshigahara in the early 20th century. The school has many chapters in other countries, including a large and active chapter in California.
The design philosophy of the Wafu School emphasizes the natural beauty of plant materials, as well as the harmony between the flowers, vase, and environment in which the arrangement is placed. A Wafu-style flower arrangement embodies the elegance, creativity, and mysticism found in nature. Further, the guidance given by the Wafu School, while respecting the artistic sense of the individual arranger, gives clear and accurate instructions on techniques, preparing the next generation of ikebana artists.
The founder of the Wafu School of Ikebana, grandfather of the current headmaster, established the Japan Ikebana Academy in 1912, during the Meiji Era. He created his own teaching method in Japanese flower arrangement, making the art of ikebana more understandable and accessible to more students.
