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

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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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