How Ikebana Started The origins of this elegant art form are traced to the “kuge” flower offerings at Buddhist temples dating back to about the 7 th century in Japan, says Alter. A kuge is an ...

Simple flower arrangements (called kuge) were a way of honoring Buddha, and this practice evolved over time into the more formalized art of ikebana.

This Nov. 8, 2019 photo shows an instructor demonstrating the method of making folded fabric flowers. (Linda Lombardi via AP) This Nov. 8, 2019 photo shows materials for making, and samples of the ...