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**Camellia Tea Ceremony** @camelliakyoto@mastodon.social · Jun 10, 2024

Jun 10, 2024

Camellia Tea Ceremony @camelliakyoto@mastodon.social

"The flowers [chabana] should be such as they are in the moor."

-The first rule from Sen-no-Rikyū's (千利休 1522-91) "Rikyū shichisoku" (利休七則 "Rikyū's Seven Precepts").

Flower arrangement in the tearoom for Setsubun. A slip of paper hangs from a branch of plum blossoms, an amulet known as a 'love letter'.

Elaborate flower display featuring bamboo, citrus and red berries...rather unusual in the tearoom, this arrangement was to celebrate the Little New Year.

For the Chrysanthemum Festival a flower arrangement of autumn flowers and grasses in the tearoom.

Winter flower arrangements in the tearoom often feature plum blossoms and camellia.

#茶道 #teaceremony #京都

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**Camellia Tea Ceremony** @camelliakyoto@mastodon.social · Jun 10, 2024

Jun 10, 2024

Camellia Tea Ceremony @camelliakyoto@mastodon.social

So what is the difference between chabana (茶花), flowers for the tearoom, and ikebana (生け花)?

The photos below show chabana.

Unlike the more stylised ikebana, as a general rule flowers for the tearoom appear more naturalistic, bringing the world outside into the alcove.

Flower arrangements are an essential part of tea ceremony. In the tearoom alcove you will always see a simple arrangement.

Chabana are flower arrangements made for tea ceremonies. They are far more simple and natural looking than ikebana arrangements.

Tearoom alcoves typically feature a hanging scroll, flower arrangement and incense box...most are seasonally themed.

Flowers in the tearoom alcove should look natural and be seasonal, bringing what is outside the tearoom indoors.

#Kyoto #京都 #Ikebana

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**Camellia Tea Ceremony** @camelliakyoto@mastodon.social · Jun 10, 2024

Jun 10, 2024

Camellia Tea Ceremony @camelliakyoto@mastodon.social

"Not only beautiful flowers but also buds and withered flowers have life, and each has its own beauty. By arranging flowers with reverence, one refines oneself.”
-Sennō Kuden (池坊専応口伝).

A summery arrangement of irises, mimicking the edge of a pond.

A moody autumnal display of chrysanthemums.

For winters a spray of berries. Instead of a vase, an old, lichen covered piece of branch.

Deep blue irises, complimented by delicate branches of yellow flowers, accentuating the yellow interiors of the iris petals.

#Kyoto #Japan #ikebana

**Camellia Tea Ceremony** @camelliakyoto@mastodon.social · Jun 10, 2024

Jun 10, 2024

Camellia Tea Ceremony @camelliakyoto@mastodon.social

IKEBANA

You may remember that I've mentioned the beautiful flower arrangements of our friend Murakami Mondo (村上主水) in previous posts.

Today I want to delve into the world of ikebana and show off some of Murakami-san's extraordinary work.

@mondo100kyoto

An ikebana arrangement of irises for early summer.

An arrangement of narcissus and citrus fruits for winter.

An arrangement of spiky orange flowers for summertime.

An arrangement of hydrangea for rainy season.

#ikebana #生花 #flowerarrangement

**Brandon Brandoff** @ADHDefy@easymode.im · Mar 29, 2024

Mar 29, 2024

Brandon Brandoff @ADHDefy@easymode.im

I've been seeing a girl for a few months now, and I haven't been able to see her in person for a few weeks because of life stuff. We have a date coming up, so I decided to learn a little about floral arrangement and maker her a bouquet (it's in a vase for now, but I'm gonna wrap them up to deliver them).

I've never done anything like this before. How'd I do? Are my flower choices alright? Colors good? Any tips for the future?

#Flowers #Floral #FlowerArrangement #FloralArrangement #Bouquet #Date #Dating #Handmade #Craft #DIY