The Origins of Ikebana Floral Art, Part 1: Early History

Early History of Ikebana

1. The Spiritual Roots of Ikebana
2. Rokkakudo Temple in Kyoto: The Birthplace of Ikebana
3. Ikebana in the Muromachi Period (1336-1573)
4. Ikebana in the Late 16th Century
Today's Ikebana

The pine tree image on the back of every stage for Noh theater signifies the presence of a deity and is a good example of yorishiro. Daizen Shrine on Sado Island
The history of ikebana as an art with a philosophy and methodology dates back to the mid-15th century (*1), but its origins can be traced much earlier

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