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Ikebana with Fruits and/or Vegetables 1. An ikebana arrangement made with fruit and/or vegetables as the main material is known as “morimono” and was originated by the Chiko School of ikebana. ough many other ikebana schools also have since integrated fruits and vegetables in their design styles. 2. When using fruits and vegetables in ikebana, consider their use an integral part of the design; not a last minute add-on. Consider the texture, color, weight or movement of the fruit or vegetable. How does it compliment the container you plan to use? How does it interact with your other natural materials? 3. Fruit and/or vegetables may be used on their own as a replacement for flowers or line materials. ey may also be used in conjunction with flowers and line materials. However, because of their uniqueness in a “floral” arrangement, the fruit or vegetable should not compete with your other materials and the emphasis should be on the unique use of the fruit or vegetable. Keep in mind balance and harmony within the overall arrangement. 4. Consider using fruits or vegetables as your kubari, or your support for other materials. is is an unexpected surprise for the viewer! - Lesson prepared by Gabriella Bras Design by Gabriella Bras (two container) Design by Gabriella Bras (fruit as kubari!) Design by Gabriella Bras (free style) Design by Gabriella Bras (glass) Design by Lynn Laufenberg (nageire) Design by Laurie Wareham (nageire) Design by Laurie Wareham

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Ikebana with Fruits and/or Vegetables

1. An ikebana arrangement made with fruit and/or vegetables as the main material is known as “morimono” and was originated by the Chiko School of ikebana. Though many other ikebana schools also have since integrated fruits and vegetables in their design styles.

2. When using fruits and vegetables in ikebana, consider their use an integral part of the design; not a last minute add-on. Consider the texture, color, weight or movement of the fruit or vegetable. How does it compliment the container you plan to use? How does it interact with your other natural materials?

3. Fruit and/or vegetables may be used on their own as a replacement for flowers or line materials. They may also be used in conjunction with flowers and line materials. However, because of their uniqueness in a “floral” arrangement, the fruit or vegetable should not compete with your other materials and the emphasis should be on the unique use of the fruit or vegetable. Keep in mind balance and harmony within the overall arrangement.

4. Consider using fruits or vegetables as your kubari, or your support for other materials. This is an unexpected surprise for the viewer!- Lesson prepared by Gabriella Bras

Design by Gabriella Bras (two container)

Design by Gabriella Bras (fruit as kubari!)

Design by Gabriella Bras (free style)

Design by Gabriella Bras (glass)

Design by Lynn Laufenberg (nageire)

Design by Laurie Wareham (nageire)

Design by Laurie Wareham