Ikenobo-Ikebana 2025

Fascinated by Japanese flower arranging? Come learn about its practice and history at a demonstration and exhibition of Ikenobo-Ikebana at the Portsmouth Public Library.

At 12:30 pm on Thursday June 26, a Japanese floral exhibition will be unveiled in the library’s lobby. Shortly after, at 1:00 pm, there will be a demonstration of Ikenobo-Ikebana in the Levenson Community Room. All are welcome. The exhibition will be on display from 12:30 pm on Thursday June 26 until noon on Saturday June 28. Registration is not required.

Ikenobo is a way to express one’s feelings with each individual flower or stem. A small variety of different styles has evolved during the 550 years of Ikenobo history. Each style has a distinctive character and is arranged with a particular form or pattern. Awareness of natural beauty allows the artist to approach the ideal beauty that Ikenobo seeks.

The event is sponsored by the Kittery Point Ikenobo chapter, one of hundreds affiliated with the Ikenobo headquarters in Kyoto, Japan. Our artists welcome you to view and embrace this centuries-old floral art form where they will share several different arrangement styles.

The exhibit is made possible through the efforts of members of the Kittery Point Ikenobo organization.