http://www.rhs.org.uk/chelsea/2006/news/mustsee.asp

Pushpa-Bitan was founded in early 1980 by Mrs.Uma Basu , Mrs.Lakshmi Gidwani , Mrs.Kazuko Nigam and Mrs.Uma Vaid . The main objective of this passion driven non-profit organization is to promote and cultivate floral art in india and abroad. The aim is spreading friendship through flowers . The National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies ( NAFAS ) of U.K. has accepted Pushpa - Bitan as its overseas club member . Pushpa - Bitan represented India in five Chelsea Flower shows and numerous World shows like Westminister Cathedral Centenary Celebration , WAFA world flower meet in Durban, Glasgow , Italy , Japan.
http://www.nafas.org.uk/

Floristry or flower arranging is the art of creating bouquets and compositions from flowers, foliages, herbs, ornamental grasses and other botanical materials into floral designs; often the terms "floral design" and "floristry" are considered synonymous. A person who designs flower arrangements is known as a florist.

All Indian art forms are based on ' Bhava ' ( Idea ) where the theme on a special mood guides the form.Unlike the Western art form it is the subjective idea that gets priority in Indian art.

"KUSUMIKA" , the school of Floral Art, was established in 1967 to rejuvenate the Indian Floral tradition, while adapting it with the modern tastes and requirements.
This school of Floral art has taken up, with confidence. to develop this art to the fullest.

Mrs.Uma Basu , Principal and founder of Kusumika and her students have established their identity in this field in india and abroad.

I am blessed to be her student.
http://www.wafloralart.org.au/world_body.htm

http://www.rhs.org.uk/chelsea/2006/index.asp

Indian Floral art is practised and taught with dedication in Kolkata by the legendary Mrs UMA BASU. Her school "Kusumika" is very famous . Her founding of "Pushpa- Bitan" is Internationally known .Its a member of WAFA .

Pushpa- Bitan the Indian affiliate of World Association of Flower Arrangers ( WAFA ) from 1999 , participated in the Prestigious World shows like the Chelsea Flower Show and the Hampton Court Flower Show in England. Attended the WAFA's meetings in Italy and Japan.

Through the tireless efforts of the members of "Kusumika" , "Pushpa-Bitan", "Prithvi" , many world renowned floral arrangers are now aware of the rich Indian tradition in floral art. Its like floral poetry.

http://agrihorticultureindia.com/index.html

http://www.ibgn.org/ibgnnetwork4.htm