Even marsh weeds come in handy!
Need Ikebana be expensive and fanciful? Are those spectacular orchids and imported flowers a must? Not at all. You can use plant material you see around and create a great effect. Like Venkatesh Sthanusubramanian, who has brilliantly created a classy Ikebana arrangement using marsh weeds growing wild in the countryside!
“I keep travelling in the countryside and the bull rush weeds caught my attention”, says Venkatesh. He caught hold of a handful of these weeds and set them upright (using an Ikebana pin holder) on a shallow ceramic vase. A few stalks of tiny white star daisies and pink asters arranged casually at the base of the weeds complete the arrangement. The water filled in the shallow vase creates a natural lake effect radiating an aura of peace and tranquility, while the rising bull rush weeds give a sense of reaching out for higher things in life.
HEMA VIJAY
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