March 26, 1999 - An Ikenobo Family Affair

Rarely does an entire family attain expertise in the same art form, but the accomplished Saiki family - Susumu, his wife Kinsui, and daughter Julie Nakatani - have done this. All are extraordinary Ikenobo artists and all three created elegant, springtime Ikenobo arrangements for the March program. Their demonstrations spanned a variety of Ikenobo styles, from traditional to the most modern styles of Ikenobo Ikebana.

Susumu and Kinsui Saiki, Ikenobo

Susumu and Kinsui Saiki, Ikenobo

Julie Saiki Nakatani, Ikenobo School

Julie Saiki Nakatani

Rikka by Susumu Saiki

Rikka by Susumu Saiki

Freestyle by Susumu Saiki

Freestyle by Susumu Saiki

Kinsui Saiki, Ikenobo School

Kinsui Saiki

Susumu and Kinsui Saiki On Stage

Susumu and Kinsui Saiki on stage.



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