Suiseki
Just imagine
A suiseki, or viewing stone, often seems to resemble a mountain range…
17 August 2023
Menu
Menu
Suiseki
Report
Indulge yourself in the world of bonsai
The Trophy is back: Europe’s largest bonsai event made a smashing re-entry after Covid
7 April 2023
Gallery
Arco Bonsai ’22
The suiseki display Tenpai and kusamono of the ArcoBonsai event ’22
17 August 2022
Suiseki
Nature can be seen through these stones
Left: Oeyama Ishi | Width: 40 cm Depth: 21 cm Height: 10 cmMiddle: Trident maple | Height: 60 cm Pot: Reihou ovalRight: Seigaku Ishi | Width: 52 cm Depth: 33 cm Height: 18 cm A collection of masterpiece stones shown at the Taikan-ten Exhibition Suiseki is long thought to go…...
5 November 2021
Suiseki
The monk’s stone
Masterpiece stones from Japan As with many things the Chinese scholar rocks influenced the development of the Korean and Japanese stone appreciation. Buddism played a major role in Its over 500 years of well documented history. There are a number of masterpiece stones which are still appreciated today. A bonseki…...
8 October 2021
Display
Not round, nor square
The various shapes and elements of display: Jita Round doesn’t always have to be round and square doesn’t have to be square. Jitas come in a diverse array of shapes, from rigid to organic and everything in-between Six elements When it comes to expression in bonsai display the message is…...
4 June 2021
Shohin
You can’t own it
The Gafu-ten exhibition brings together those who love these tiny bonsai Every year in January it is time for the major shohin exhibition in Japan, the Gafu-ten. Shohin lovers from all over the country and beyond, gather in the large halls of the Miyako Messe in Kyoto. Here the best…...
7 January 2021
Profile
Tuned to the classics
The bonsai passion of Sándor Papp Sándor was born close to the Balaton Lake in Hungary, to a family of restaurateurs. His love for plants began during his childhood. His grandfather worked as a forester and it was he who sparked his interest in trees and plants. He later lived…...
2 October 2020
Pots
Right place, right time
Sami Amdouni’s passion for smaller-sized pots By chance, Sami’s interest for bonsai pottery was sparked while waiting in the car. He now mostly creates pots for shohin with an eye for detail. How did you get into bonsai pottery? It started at my daughter’s pottery class. As it was some…...
24 September 2020
Report
Why sharing?
Sharing was the theme at the 13th edition of the International Bonsai & Suiseki event or, in short, the Crespi Cup. The International bonsai & Suiseki meeting has become one of the most important and prestigious events in the world of bonsai, initiated by Crespi Bonsai. The development over the…...
22 July 2020
Suiseki
Traditionalist?
Sean Smith sticks with the formal style of Japanese art In 1994 Sean Smith took his 25-year passion for bonsai and suiseki, plus his extensive background in carpentry and put all them together to start up his own business. He currently creates bonsai display tables and he carves daiza for…...
5 July 2020
Shohin
Show time
Spring is the time that many bonsai shows arrive on the scene. Here are some tips to get your trees prepared. With guidance of Hiroki Miura, Japanese popstar, Ayaka Yamamoto, learns how to prepare a shohin display step by step. Changing the pot for an exhibition Beniotome is one of…...
17 April 2020
Gallery
Positively viral
The spirit of ‘The Trophy’ was not infected by the coronavirus, it may even have made it stronger. An impression of The Trophy, the International Bonsai Show held over the weekend of 29 February/1st of March 2020 in Genk, Belgium. This year’s edition had special guests from all corners of
6 April 2020