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Littlewoods Bonsai
Bonsai, Literally “Tree/Plant in a Pot”, is without doubt a distinctive art form unlike any other. A landscape impressionist captures the beauty of the natural world, brings it down to scale and conveys his personal interpretation and style on canvas, producing images designed to inspire the onlooker.
It is the same with Bonsai, however as an art form it has one major difference, the material worked upon is alive! And therefore has rightly been classified as Living Art.
Ancient civilization – Greece, Italy, Egypt, Babylonia etc, most probably kept potted plants, whether it be for decorative, medicinal, nutritional, transporting and even religious purposes. In the east, notably China, the cultivation of potted plants, especially those of the woody variety had crossed into another dimension. The transition from ordinary untrained plant material, to a living work of art conveying spiritual qualities had taken place.
Japan’s Bonsai tradition is also very ancient, received from China, new styles and techniques were developed which paved the way for many stunning and award winning Bonsai. China has also had its fair share of success with many exquisite displays of Penjing (Original form of Bonsai).
Bonsai has come to mean much more than “Tree in a Pot”. The word Bonsai is simply an abbreviation of what this fascinating hobby truly is. Nature miniaturised in the form of Landscapes, Forest Plantings and Lonely Trees, designed to reflect stillness and giving the viewer as well as the artist an impression of Time, Space and Movement, and a host of other aesthetic qualities, especially those reflecting the beauty of the inner being.
It is also the culmination of various traditions from India, Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan and possibly more, which has made bonsai what it is today.
Here at The Little Woods Bonsai Nursery we cater for beginners and enthusiasts. There are a great number of trees to choose from. We supply saplings, trainer trees and specimen bonsai to meet all requirements. Why not try this relaxing hobby with a difference. We shall only be too pleased to help you along the way.
For further information, please email; littlewoodsbonsai@yahoo.co.uk |
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Mon 06 Sep 2010 
