How to Ekebana in English
How to arrange flowers for interior decoration? Glass and Acrylic
What kind of ikebana fits the interior of a Western-style building?
I visited the 21st special exhibition of "Harmony of Flowers and Vessels 2023" at Yokohama Yamate Western-style Museum.
Iemoto(the head) and incoming Iemoto of the seven schools of ikebana are arranging ikebana with worldwide tableware.
Ikebana(Japanese flower arrangement) was arranged in a beautiful Western-style building. It would be more valuable than the usual exhibition hall for my ikebana arrangements at home.
I was particularly interested in the ikebana that I like to arrange in my home, especially flowers. I want to introduce some of the works I saw.
Flowers in the garden are beautiful, after all!
In June, Yokohama Yamate Western-style House garden was in full bloom with hydrangeas and roses, which really made me happy.
In sentimentality, remembering my visits toYokohama Yamate Seiyo-kan as a student on a date , and wondering if any ikebana could compete with the overwhelming beauty of the roses and hydrangeas in full bloom in this garden. I thought before arriving at the venue.
Ikebana with glass, water, and acrylic
The first ikebana that caught my attention were those using transparent vases and materials such as glass and acrylic.
The water seen through the glass is impressive.
This ikebana work uses transparent vases and materials such as acrylic.
Sogetsu School, Akane Teshigahara Iemoto(the head) , glass works
These are works by Akane Teshigahara Iemoto(the head) of the Sogetsu School.
This arrangement is a glass work by Akane Teshigahara Iemoto of the Sogetsu School.
The blue walls, light blue glass vase, blue and purple hydrangea, and blue gradation are beautiful.
The hydrangea's round form and the glass vase's rounded shape create a lovely atmosphere.
This arrangement is another glass work by Akane Teshigahara, Iemoto(the head) of the Sogetsu School.
The light from the mirror, the glass vase & the water & the reflection of the light make a corner of the room sparkle.
Acrylic and glass vases reflect light in the room.
The acrylic and glass vases and water reflected the light.
In indoor spaces, which tend to be darker and smaller than outside, it effectively reflects light.
Many Japanese gardens have ponds (Western gardens have fountains) because nature plus water (shimmering water and reflecting light) is the most potent combination.
The collaboration of the sunlight and greenery outside the window and the shimmering blue water is beautiful.
Coordinating the acrylic sheet, acrylic rod, and glass reflecting the light is terrific.
Dalmatian-patterned dahlias -- dark-colored vase recommendations
This is a student's work—a lovely dahlia with a Dalmatian pattern.
The beautiful red and white pattern gives it a stylish look.
The bright red color stands out with the gray vase.
Bizen ware and other dark gray or brown colored vases are perfect for cherry blossoms, roses, and other brightly colored or pale white flowers.
The contrast between light and dark colors makes the flowers stand out.
The beauty of the translucent pale pink cherry blossoms is enhanced by the contrast with the rugged dark brown trunks.
Cherry blossoms are beautiful at night because of the dark surroundings. This is the world of Tanizaki Junichiro's “In Praise of Shadows”. It is in the dark that bright colors and light come alive.
We oriental people create beauty by creating shadows and shadows in ordinary places.
The spirit of this famous book written 90 years ago, which explains the Japanese sense of beauty in terms of light and darkness, can be applied to flower arrangement, the beauty of the taimatsu at shrines during New Year's, or the beauty of cherry blossoms at night.
darker-colored vases a try when arranging flowers in your daily life
At home, one dark-colored vase such as Bizen ware, such as gray or brown, is easy to match with the pale color of flowers.
A black vase may look a bit strong in a whitish room decorated in a Western natural style, but a natural dark brown color such as Bizen goes well with any room,
Please use darker-colored vases a try when arranging flowers in your daily life.
White Porcelain and Celadon Recommendations - For Vivid Flowers and New Year's Day
What kind of dishes are appropriate for New Year's Day?
What kind of dishes are appropriate for New Year's Day?
When we think of celebration, red, gold, silver, etc. come to mind in Japan.
white porcelain is fresh, elegant, and elegant!
The first Iemoto of the Sogetsu School, Sofu Teshigawara, originally recommended white porcelain as the first choice.
(White porcelain is white porcelain like the one on the left. (The example is not a New Year flower.)
There are two types of ceramics: pottery and porcelain.
Porcelain contains feldspar, an ingredient also used in glass and is fired at high temperatures.
Porcelain is famous for brands such as Wedgwood and Noritake.
Originally, white porcelain had a prestigious image.
The other day, I recommended dark-colored porcelain, but white dishes have a fresh, bright image.
As shown in the photo on the left, we recommend placing flowers in darker, brighter colors to contrast with the white porcelain.
Refreshing celadon porcelain
Next, celadon (blue porcelain).
In my house with a white background, I used celadon porcelain for New Year's this year, adding a little color.
I like celadon porcelain.
Celadon is also recommended when you want to add a bit of glamour because the red of the bokeh and the blue of the celadon create a contrasting color.
It also looks great when arranging yellow flowers, the opposite of blue.
Celadon has been loved by the Chinese since ancient times, and its freshness and elegance make it an ideal vessel for celebrations and other occasions.
Baskets and metal vases are made of silver, copper, and tin
In addition, baskets are also said to be good for the New Year.
Other metal vases are made of silver, copper, and tin.
If you find old vases, arrange pine trees and other flowers for the New Year!
Dalmatian-patterned dahlias -- dark-colored vase recommendations
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How to arrange hydrangeas
Hydrangeas are beautiful when grouped in clumps.
I arranged flowers for the entrance of Mizoe Gallery in Denenchofu.
Hydrangea is my favorite flower because it is an aggregate of tiny flowers. I love a sum of little flowers.
They are an aggregate of tiny flowers and are even more beautiful when grouped.
I arranged the hydrangeas in the front of the flower arrangement, where they stand out the most.
Blue hydrangeas with yellow
This time, I chose blue hydrangeas. Blue flowers, such as iris, BlueStar, and delphinium, are rare and stand out even outdoors.
I added yellow oncidiums as a complement. Yellow is the opposite color of blue. Yellow (the contrasting color) enhances blue.
Mix in white hydrangeas to become a bright image.
When white hydrangeas are added, the image becomes fresher and brighter!
combined with airy, fluffy flowers and branches
The fluffy atmosphere of the hydrangea is enhanced when combined with airy, fluffy flowers and branches such as haze grass, oncidiums, and azalea.
Hydrangeas last a long time!
Hydrangeas are precious flowers in the early summer, and they can last as long as 1 week as the cut flowers if Hydrangeas can absorb the water successfully.
To keep hydrangea fresh, the water of the vace should change daily.
Put Alum on the cut ends of hydrangeas!
However, hydrangeas sometimes cannot absorb the water well when we cut them.
Putting Alum on the cut ends of hydrangeas will help hydrangeas drink the water. Alum can be purchased at supermarkets or online for a few hundred yen.
If you do not have Alum, use salt instead.
we hope you will try arranging them in your home.