Susanne Sendelbach first studied the art of Ikebana in 1987 when she lived in Japan. Today, Sendelbach teaches this ancient Japanese rendition of flower arranging to others and takes every opportunity ...

I arrived at work with a handful of flowers wrapped in a soggy paper towel and asked a colleague if I could borrow a vase. I explained that I'd just come from a flower-arranging class. My co-worker ...

PORTLAND, Ore. -- A centuries-old Japanese art form is catching on with a new generation in Southeast Portland. "It's called Ikebana and involves arranging flowers through balance," explained teacher ...

"Ikebana”, the art of Japanese flower arranging, has evolved significantly from its origins as temple offerings many centuries ago. It is now a popular living art form that emphasizes the harmony of ...

Minh Häusler, “Rosa canina ‘Corallo’ — Flexi grass” (all photos courtesy the artist and Hirmer Verlag) The wealth of images alone speaks to Häusler’s devotion to sculpting flora, but upon reading her ...

Toku M. Sugiyama, 84, who helped expand the art of Japanese flower arranging in the Washington-Baltimore area and across the country, died of congestive heart failure May 14 at Shady Grove Adventist ...

The Ikebana Festival, scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on March 11-14 and March 18-21, has been held biannually in the spring and fall since 2013. Ikebana, also known as “the Way of the Flowers,” ...

Holiday decorations in the U.S. are often symmetrical: Two candles on either side of the mantel, a round wreath in the center of the door, a centerpiece with matching sprigs of holly and pine on each ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover home design and luxury real estate. Japanese floral artist, botanical sculptor and co-founder of Jardins des Fleur Azuma ...