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How to arrange flowers

立花 / Rikka

立花 / Rikka

Rikka is the oldest traditional style which established during the Muromachi Period.
Rikka is the basic form of Ikebana.
Rikka is a technique of putting plants and flowers in a long and narrow vertical vase.
Rikka represent providence of nature.
Flowers in Rikka style were displayed in alcoves for ceremonies or receiving guests.
Rikka mainly represent natural beauty of landscape and the universe.

生花 / Shoka

生花 / Shoka

Shoka focuses on the beauty of birth, when plants start sprouting.
Shoka represents the growing energy and feeling of life.

自由花 / jiyuuka

自由花 / jiyuuka

There are not any fixed styles in Jiyuuka.
With Jiyuuka style, wide ranges of expression are possible.
Jiyuuka style is utilized in many interpretations of events.

盛り花 / Moribana

盛り花 / Moribana

“Moribana” is a form of upright style arrangement.“Moribana” is an upright style in which flowers are arranged in a basin or wide-mouthed vase.The Ohara school is characterized by “Moribana” style.In Moribana, arrangement in the shape of three points of shin (center), soe (support) and tai

投げ入れ / Nageire

投げ入れ / Nageire

“Nageire” is a slanting style in which flowers are arranged in a cylindrical vase.“Nagerie” meaning “throw in,” are arranged in tall, narrow vases.