anna budich – Wanders and Flowers

Peony flowers has long been a favorite in Asian arts like paintings, poems, and even tattoos. It represents honor, wealth, romance,…

OKAERI is a Japanese word which means welcome home. Each time a Japanese comes enters his/her house, he or she…

Purple flowers had been a part of our flower set during our Ikebana class for the past weeks. When I asked…

After doing my special lessons one Tuesday afternoon, I was about to throw my leftover materials when my sensei asked…

I often recommend to my friends outside Japan to use pots and bowls for Ikebana. Shallow vases or containers for…