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To find this site I just googled "bonsai art pot" or something close...I had seen his site before.

I think that the Japanese esthetic of using muted colors and pots that are inconspicuous is a more recent development than we tend to believe. My guess is less that 100 years old, and was probably part of their own evolution of style. That's what I'm curious about.... and if some of the trees we see in Japan are hundreds of years old, were they planted in more elaborate and decorative pots before? Are there drawings or paintings of them pre-war? So little survived the war.

You can plant whatever you like in whatever pot tickles your fancy, for your own enjoyment. Indeed, to me, understanding the historical context and using this kind of pot to create a historical type of tree/pot combo might be very fascinating....

Joanie

27-Sep-2005	#4
Joanie Enthusiast *MODERATOR GROUP* Join Date: Feb-2005 Location: Carlsbad, California..coastal desert Country: United States USDA Zone: 11 AHS Heat Zone: 2 Posts: 5,433	To find this site I just googled "bonsai art pot" or something close...I had seen his site before. I think that the Japanese esthetic of using muted colors and pots that are inconspicuous is a more recent development than we tend to believe. My guess is less that 100 years old, and was probably part of their own evolution of style. That's what I'm curious about.... and if some of the trees we see in Japan are hundreds of years old, were they planted in more elaborate and decorative pots before? Are there drawings or paintings of them pre-war? So little survived the war. You can plant whatever you like in whatever pot tickles your fancy, for your own enjoyment. Indeed, to me, understanding the historical context and using this kind of pot to create a historical type of tree/pot combo might be very fascinating.... Joanie __________________ Yasha's Bonsai Blog No actual bonsai yet, but 100% doggie cuteness