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What is the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging called?
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Ikebana is the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging. Unlike many Western flower arrangements, it is not just about using as many blossoms as possible or the most striking flowers. Lines, proportions, empty space and the relationship between plants and their surroundings are also highly important. Traditionally, not only flowers but also branches, leaves, grasses and other plant materials can be used. Some ikebana styles deliberately work with only a few elements in order to create a balanced and reduced composition. Ikebana is also known as kado, the “way of flowers”, and is counted among the established traditional Japanese arts alongside the tea ceremony and calligraphy.
Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arranging and deliberately works with lines, space and selected plant materials.
