March 2, 2008
The History of Bonsai
Bonsai trees are intriguing with their twisted and unusual shapes and it is not surprising to learn that this delicate art originated over a thousand years ago in China. In fact, Chinese bonsai masters would practice their art, known as pun-sai on trees for decades and often pass down the skill to their sons.
These ancient artists took great pride in the sculpting of their trees often shaping them into images of real animals as well as birds and even sometimes mythical beasts such as dragons. Wh…
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