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Ikebana
Flower: Narcissus
Term: Ikebana
Narcissus - Daffodil• Availability: November-April• Color: yellow, white, cream, orange, and bicolors• Form is unique; single trumpet-shaped flowers
are known as daffodils– do not recut stems when using in combination with
other flowers in vase designs; condition alone, since sap secreted when cut is harmful to other flowers.
• Medium form flower: Trumpet-shaped form adds emphasis and mass to both traditional and contemporary designs.
• Longevity: days 4-6• Sold by bunch: • Since stems are very soft, use special foam or make holes with a tube.
Ikebana
• Literal Translation in Japanese “living flowers”
• Refers to all types of Japanese flower arrangements
• Characterized by strong lines
Ikebana Styles• Many styles - can take years to master
• Most basic are:•Moribana
•Shallow Bowl
•Nageire
•Vertical Bowl
Ikebana Styles• Can be made in either shallow or vertical
containers
• Rising Style • Inclining Style• Cascading Style
3 main stems- Shushi
• The Shin is the longest stem and represented by a round symbol. - Height
• The Soe, is the next longest stem and represented by a square symbol. – Depth & Width
• The Hikae, is the shortest stem and is represented by a triangle symbol. – Depth & Width
Juushi
• There are also subordinate stems or supporting stems (fillers) which are called Juushi.
• A Juushi is symbolized by• Each Shin, Soe and Hikae
have their own Juushi • Juushi also cover mechanics• Juushi cannot be longer
than their respective master.
Front View
Top View
Containers
• Shallow Bowls• Flowers held by metal
pins called “frogs” or Kenzan in Japanese
• Vertical Vases• Flowers are held by
wedged pieces of wood
Select the container 1st
• The length of the stems will be determined by the size of the container.
• The size of the container is the diameter plus the height of the container.
• Size of container = Diameter + Height of container
• What size is this bowl?
6”
2 ½”
Lengths of flower stems
• For small arrangements– Length of Shin = size of container – Length of Soe = 3/4 of Shin– Length of Hikae = 3/4 of Soe
• For regular arrangements,– Length of Shin = size of container x 1.5– Length of Soe = 3/4 of Shin– Length of Hikae = 3/4 or 1/2 of Soe
• For large arrangements,– Length of Shin = size of container x 2– Length of Soe = 3/4 of Shin– Length of Hikae = 1/2 of Soe
Vessel Flower
6 6
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9
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12
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Kakeizu
• The kakeizu is a plan for the arrangement
• It has a front view and a top view
Moribana Step 1
• Set the height with the shin flower
• The Shin may be the same or different from the Soe & the Hikae
• The Shin should be 10-15° off of vertical to the rear and side
Step 2
• Set the side width with the Soe flower
• It may be the same or different from the others
• The Soe should be lean in the same direction as the Shin but at a 45° angle
Step 3
• Set the front width with the Hikae flower
• It may be the same or different from the others
• The Hikae should be lean in the opposite direction as the Shin but at a 75° angle
Step 4
• Fill with the Juushi• They may be the
same or different from the others
• They should follow similar lines of the 3 master flowers
• They should hide the mechanics
Nagiere Step 1
• Insert criss-crossed supports
• Set the height with the Shin
• Attach the shin to the supports at a 15° angle to the right and back
Nagiere Step 2
• Add the Soe and the Hikae
• Soe is 45 degrees forward on the left side.
• Hikae is 75 degrees forward on the right side.
Nagiere Step 3
• Then, add in the supporting stems (Juushi) for Hikae, Shin and Soe.
• Your completed arrangement will look like this.
Today• Wire Services? What did you find out?• Budvases for teachers• Review for exam
• Hand gathered bouquet• No new flowers – use wisely – be gracious
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