{"id":15023,"date":"2022-03-31T20:46:08","date_gmt":"2022-04-01T00:46:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/flgcc.com\/?page_id=15023"},"modified":"2026-02-02T20:36:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T01:36:16","slug":"pamela-karis-designs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/flgcc.com\/index.php\/pamela-karis-designs\/","title":{"rendered":"Pamela Karis Designs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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About Me<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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I am an accomplished designer specializing in arrangements for the home. I pattern many of my creations around the Japanese form of floral arranging called Ikebana. Every exclusive piece is custom designed and hand-crafted. No two are the same. I use only high quality stems to provide a fresh look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, I create one-of-a-kind distinctive glass items using modern fusing techniques. These unique items can be used as accents or centerpieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please contact me if you are interested in any of the arrangements. We can discuss customization, delivery, and pricing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Inspiration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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My interest in Japanese art began when our daughter Heather moved to south central Japan to teach English. I made my first visit to Japan in 2009 and became immersed in the Japanese culture through close friends of Heather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I got to visit different regions of the country and learn about the many traditional values of the Japanese people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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About Ikebana<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Ikebana is known as the art of Japanese flower arranging and is also known as kad\u014d. The literal meaning of the word is the arrangement of plant materials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The history of ikebana goes back to the sixth century when Buddhism was introduced to Japan from China and Korea. Buddhist floral offerings were placed on the altar of temples. The offering consisted of three main stems gathered closely at the base rising from the water as one. The three stems were used to represent the harmonious relationship between heaven, earth, and man. As time passed, ikebana began to be displayed in the homes of the upper classes. Increasingly the purpose changed from a religious offering to a decoration of the home. The tradition of ikebana is still alive and well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The different forms and styles of ikebana attempt to blend with the modern spaces where people live and work. Arrangements make use of natural materials to convey the beauty of nature indoors. The tradition has evolved into a modern art form that can be enjoyed by everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The two most common styles of ikebana are moribana and nageire. Moribana means \u201cpiled up\u201d and is arranged in low, shallow containers. Nageire means \u201cthrown in” and arrangements are made in tall vases. Always remembering the key principle that the arrangement symbolizes the connection between heaven, earth, and man, with each represented by different elements in the arrangement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ikebana uses asymmetrical forms and empty spaces which makes it quite different from traditional North American floral arrangements. The designs also use as few stems as possible to emphasize the elegant line of the material or the beauty of the flower. The objective is to create a sense of balance among the materials, the container and the surrounding space.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Collections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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