Definition of "ikebana" [ikebana]

• The Japanese art of formal flower arrangement with special regard shown to balance, harmony, and form. (noun)

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• "Now it is filled with spring flowers in Japanese ikebana vases made by Omlor; hand beaded bracelets and hair decorations, made by Guatemalans; tote bags painted by a Mexican woman, Sylvia Hernandez, to support her family; and candle holders made of the wood of olive trees from Palestine, for the Sisters mission to help the people of Palestine."
• "Zen Images - I don't know a lot about ikebana, which is the theme of this blog."
• "These were individuals who practised traditional Japanese arts such as ikebana or Kabuki theatre "in a supreme way"."