Hana wo rō sureba kaori koromo ni mitsu “Playing with Flowers, the Fragrance Permeates our Robes”

Chabana, the artful expression of flower arrangement in the tearoom, encapsulates the essence of subdued and quiet taste, synonymous with the Tea Ceremony. These arrangements showcase a minimal selection of perennial flowers and grasses, thoughtfully arranged in a vase and displayed in the tearoom alcove. Through this delicate presentation, the ephemeral beauty of nature and the poignant cycle of seasonal change are unveiled.

By cultivating Chabana plants in our gardens and exploring our neighborhoods for Chabana materials, we become attuned to the subtle shifts in the natural world around us. This practice invites us to appreciate the fleeting moments and delicate nuances of the ever-changing seasons.

We will welcome Chabana master Kimiyo KAWASAKI, of Sasebo, Japan, in September of 2024, and look forward to you joining us.

PowerPoint Slides courtesy of Maiko Behr sensei of sabiteaarts.com, Vancouver, B.C. Images of the progress of our Chabana Garden courtesy of EWCC member Karen Fujita. Funding for the Chabana Garden was provided by the generous support of Peggy and Steve Garber of Seattle.

We express our gratitude to King County 4Culture for their generous support in the construction of the tearooms, as well as their program support for Tearoom Tours, the Four Seasons Tea Ceremony events, and the JCCCW spring and fall events.