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The centuries-old Japanese art of ikebana draws those seeking calm

Ikebana, the Japanese art of arranging flowers, continues to blossom, quietly with traditionalists but also with newcomers who find its blend of creativity and mindfulness to be restorative.

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What happened Ikebana, the Japanese art of arranging flowers, continues to blossom, quietly with traditionalists but also with newcomers who find its blend of creativity and mindfulness to be restorative.
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Stuff (New Zealand)News report · Sep 22, 3:24 AM

The centuries-old Japanese art of ikebana draws those seeking calm

Ikebana, the Japanese art of arranging flowers, continues to blossom, quietly with traditionalists but also with newcomers who find its blend of creativity and mindfulness to be restorative.

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The Seattle TimesNews report · Sep 22, 1:09 AM

The centuries-old Japanese art of ikebana draws those seeking calm

Ikebana, the Japanese art of arranging flowers, is a form of expression that dates back more than 500 years.

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