Introducing another Ikebana school
The 64th annual exhibition of Ikebana International Seattle Chapter finished the first day with so much excitement. For the first time in three years, we got together in-person and appreciated the beauty of 27 displays of flower arrangements from different schools.
Two of the arrangements are works of Koryu古流、one of the oldest Ikebana schools.
Koryu dates back to 1770, when the picture of an Ikebana arrangement by the founder Imai Isshiken Sofu appears in the book published that year.
Koryu emphasizes the way flowers exist in nature. Without bending or altering too much, Koryu pursues to follow natural laws as much as possible.
The photo above is one example of Koryu style.
Here is another example. They don’t use too many different kinds of materials. Simple, yet harmonious beauty is created. I hope you enjoy both of them.