Monday, March 3, 2025

Ohara Ikebana (Japanese Flower Display) History and Demonstration - Ep 41-42

I. Episode Summary & Links

This episode is broken down into a two-part series. In this first episode, Joe Rotella explains the history of Ohara Ikebana which is one of the more prominent forms of Japanese flower arrangements. In the second episode, Kamo-sensei narrates and demonstrates, composing 5 Ohara Ikebana. Joe and other members of Central Ohio Ohara Ikebana hosted this event at the Yosoko Center in Columbus, Ohio to share the art of Ikebana with the public and to host a Japanese master named Kamo-sensei who demonstrates the art of Ikebana in the next video.

The YouTube version of Episode 41 (Ikebana History) is here!⁠


The podcast version of Episode 41 (Ikebana History) is here!

The shortened, narration-only YouTube version of Episode 42 (Ikebana Demonstration) is here!

The shortened, narration-only podcast version of Episode 42 (Ikebana Demonstration) is here!⁠

The full-length YouTube version of Episode 42 (Ikebana Demonstration) is here.

Guest Info:

⁠These episodes feature Joe Rotella, president of Central Ohio Ohara Ikebena (COOI) and Kamo sensei. Find more about Joe and COOI at the links below.

Sponsor Info: 

This episode is sponsored by (me!) In Vivo Bonsai of Columbus, Ohio. Find me in person, at ⁠invivobonsai.etsy.com⁠, or go to ⁠⁠https://www.InVivoBonsai.com⁠/ ⁠to see upcoming events, expanding online offerings, educational materials, and more.

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See the relevant images and links from this episode below.

II. Show Notes / Pictures

Finished Ikebana Compositions by Kamo Sensei

1. One Row Form




2. Upright Style

3. Rimpa-Cho form


4. Landscape Form




Closeup of the driftwood in the landscape form. Here you can see the small spikes under the water that Ikebana artists use to stake and steady their vegetation in the exact place they want.

5. Traditional Form



III. Episode Credits⁠

Podcast Info:

The Bonsai Time Podcast is hosted, edited, & produced by Kevin Faris, Ryan Huston, & Kelly Lui. Learn more about the podcast at the links below. We expect to post new interviews and reflections monthly!

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