December 2025 Workshop: Applying Principles 39 and 44 to Ikebana
The December 13th workshop of the Chennai Sogetsu branch was a grand finale to the year 2025, and was attended by 13 members. The theme was an extension of the November workshop on Principles 39 and 44, only this time there were no demos by senseis. The floor was left open to the members to practise their interpretation of the two principles. To reiterate the principles: Principle No. 39: "Ikebana must appear as if it is a product of the environment in which it is displayed." Principle No. 44: "Be sure to make definite points of emphases and avoid redundancy in the arrangement." The workshop and the resulting arrangements were a testament to the members' talents. Arrangement by Sensei Trishala Vaishnav Theme: Principle 44 Materials: Dracaena branch and gerbera in a ceramic Pondicherry vase Arrangement by Sensei Chitra Thiagarajan Theme: Principle No. 44 Materials used: Umbrella plant, caladium, and purple hearts in a ceramic nageire container Arrangement by S...