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Ilse has been an ikebana teacher for more than 25 years. She fell in love with Ikebana during her 11 years stay in Japan where she mastered the art of Sogetsu Ikebana. She currently holds the Komon-Degree.
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She shares her ikebana adventures and creations on her Facebook page with more than 27.000 followers, and in her weekly newsletter with more than 17.000 readers.
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Ilse was awarded the Sogetsu 90th Anniversary Commemorative Overseas Akane Teshigahara Award for her studies and efforts to widen the knowledge of ikebana. She is also the author of two ikebana books, "Exploring Ikebana" and "Inspiring Ikebana"
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Jan 22, 2025 ∙ 3 min
Exploring Japanese Culture #2
My dream? To immerse myself in the magic of Japanese gardens. What awaited me, however, was far beyond what I could have imagined.
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Jan 13, 2025 ∙ 2 min
Sharing A Year of Ikebana Gratitude and Reflection #1
This article is part of a series where I share the insights —all to help you grow faster, connect deeper with nature.
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Oct 25, 2024 ∙ 3 min
Why Do Local Flowers and Branches Inspire My Creativity? | Ikebana Demonstration
In ikebana, we don't just arrange plants; we give them a second life. That's part of what draws me to local materials—they're more ecologica
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