IKEBANA, the art of floral arranging, is one of Japan's traditional arts dating back over thirteen hundred years.
Throughout its history, many schools of Ikebana have evolved (formal and informal), each with its own prescribed set of rules of design and containers.
In its basic form, an Ikebana arrangement follows a fixed pattern - a triangle of three points representing Heaven, Earth and Man.
Emphasis is placed on linear perfection, color harmony, space and form. An Ikebana arrangement usually makes use of the plant material of the current season, and often incorporates all stages of a flower - bud, open, and fading, reflecting the stages of life itself. Flower arranging is an art, a meditation, a way to self exploration and realization. Arrangements have traditionally been used in worship, in the tea ceremony, and in the home.

The pots represented below are my interpretations of ikebana vessels. Please contact me for
more information on these pieces.
More vase forms can be viewed on my regular Gallery page. (click here)

Shown are samples of the one-of-a-kind original pieces Gail creates. Contact Gail for the availability of similar pieces and prices.