1. TYABANA
Flowers for the tea ceremony

2. TYABANA Flowers for the tea ceremony
It was created by the great master of Senna tea in the 16th century, with the dissemination of this ceremony a kind of flower arrangements formed to decorate the tea pavilion.
the art of making compositions of flowers (ikebana) began as a Buddhist practice and then became a tradition put every morning at the altar fresh flowers that give a touch of naturalness and beauty, and that in turn will provide peace and quiet to the mind-.
Rules for the tyabana:
for a small Tearoom in the composition, it is best to use one or two types of flowers, which must be in accordance with the surrounding atmosphere
avoid flowers with strong flavor and bright colors
prefer white colors for the afternoon and evening.
combining plant species also is symbolic.
branches of pine with a rose trees, represent eternal youth and longevity
pine and Peony, the youth and prosperity
branches of apricot, symbol of beauty and elegance of Japanese women
orchids, chrysanthemums, represent the joy
bamboo, the value
Chrysanthemum, inflexibility
For thousands of years the art of ikebana in Japan it could be performed only with men, and only in the last century have joined the women.
Young people had begun to forget the traditions of their ancestors, so now in Japan, children are taught this art at the age of 6 years.

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