Ikebana (生け花, “arranging flowers” or “making flowers alive”) is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. The tradition dates back to the 7th century when floral offerings were made at altars.
In 1927, when everybody believed practicing ikebana meant following established forms, Sofu Teshigahara recognized ikebana as a creative art and founded the Sogetsu School. He said that “Anyone can enjoy Sogetsu Ikebana anytime, anywhere, using any material”.
Jane Suiei Naito teaches Sogetsu Ikebana at our temple, as her grandmother did over 50 years ago.
Suiei Sensei has exhibited at the de Young Museum’s Bouquets to Arts floral exhibit, Filoli’s Flower Show, Ruth Bancroft Garden and numerous Ikebana International & Sogetsu ArtScape Flower Shows. She is also a popular demonstrator at Ikebana organizations and Floral/Garden Clubs.
