Ikebana

While exploring Brisbane recently

I came across this example of Ikebana,

the Japanese art of flower arranging.

There was a sign, indicating who made it,

and what particular Ikebana group

they belonged to. There are hundreds

of different approaches to Ikebana,

often with very strict rules.

It is not showing up on this photo very

clearly but the tray is full of water.

The leaves have been pushed down on a flat weight with some

small spikes protruding upwards.

No wire had been used in this arrangement

and somehow I can imagine that it would

not be allowed.