Most of the art whether it is plastic, digital, music or any other form can only find its inspiration in what is available locally. This is true of expressing through flowers as in Ikebana, the art of arranging flowers (+ few other natural and artificial elements).
Ikebana has strong underpinning of religion with the various styles having originated in temples. It may be even called religious art but is now globally widespread with many international centers.
While Ikebono, Ohara and Sogestsu schools are popular there are many other Ikebana Schools.
The beginnings of Ikebana like most other things was expressed simplicity with simple flowers, stems and some evergreen leaves. However it has become quite evolved sometimes one wonders whether it is Ikebana anymore.
Recently I had an opportunity to visit the Ikebana International's presentation by its Honolulu chapter, here are a few randomly selected exhibits. Orchids, sugarcane, local flowers were mostly used in potteries crafted locally.
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