Sofu Teshigahara

Sofu Teshigahara was a renowned Japanese master of ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging. As the founder of the Sogetsu School, he innovated ikebana by emphasizing creativity, individual expression, and adapting the art for contemporary settings. Teshigahara believed that flower arranging could be a dynamic, personal craft rather than a strict tradition, encouraging experimentation with materials and styles. His work helped popularize ikebana worldwide, blending tradition with modernity and making it accessible to people beyond Japan.