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| The art of flower Ikebana arrangement, Japan |
Flower arranging is a job that requires skill in order to design a flower arrangement to look beautiful. And flower arrangement requires special skills that can be learned.
One of the famous flower arrangement techniques is the art of flower arrangement Ikebana. The art of Ikebana flower arrangement originated in Japan and because this art is so unique that it has spread throughout the world.
Ikebana is the art of flower arrangement that uses many types of flowers, grasses, and other plants in order to enjoy their beauty.
Ikebana itself in Japanese means gift, flower, or way of life. Which emphasizes the aspects of perfection for flower arrangement.
The art of flower arrangement Ikebana has various types of flow, which have their own characteristics and techniques for flower arrangement.
Ikebana art has three types of genres, namely Rikka, Shokka, and Jiyuka. However, if you want to arrange Ikebana flowers to your liking, you can choose the Jiyuka genre.
There is an Ikebana school that requires people to see flower arrangements from the front and there are also those who have to view flower arrangements in three-dimensional form as only two-dimensional objects.
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| Ikebana in vase |
During the Covid-19 virus pandemic, the art of assembling Ikebana was very appropriate to do to fill the time that is now mostly at home. And this art can be an alternative to additional income for housewives.
Neighbors and friends can be used as a place to promote the results of flower arrangements to decorate his house.
To arrange Ikebana flowers, actually, you can learn it yourself at home. Maybe you can watch it on youtube.
However, there are some techniques that you should know before trying the Ikebana flower arrangement at home.
1. Prepare the Flowers to be arranged
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| Source Youtube Blooms By The Box |
Here you need to prepare several types of flowers. Prioritizing flowers that are the center of attention are flowers that have more beauty than other flowers. If necessary, prepare a flower that has a scent.
Types of flowers to choose from such as roses, lilies, orchids that have more appeal to behold. And you can start flower arrangements with your own imagination.
2. Provide Cutting Tools
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Cutting tools such as scissors are useful for cutting unnecessary parts of the flower. Cut off the base of the flower from the leaf to keep the flower fresh. Cut the base at an angle, up or down. This is useful for flowers to receive adequate nutrition.
Cut and trim unnecessary twigs, adjusting the length and shape of the flowers as desired. When cutting chains, try to keep the flower count less than the number of stalks.
Give a focal point to the branch so that it shows its shape. Because Ikebana Art is an art of flower arrangement that prioritizes arbitrary or asymmetrical triangular compositions. Contains the philosophy of the elements of life formation.
3. Choose a Suitable Vase
Vase for Ikebana
Besides Ikebana is the art of flower arrangement, you also need to pay attention to choosing the appropriate flower vase. Because the shape of the vase is a very important factor so that the flowers look more beautiful.
It is recommended to choose a small and short size vase if you are arranging flowers with a small size and vice versa.
4. Put the Kenzan in a Flower Vase
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In arranging Ikebana flowers, sometimes a tool is needed that is used as a weight and a place to place the flowers so they can stand upright. And this tool is called Kenzan.
However, the use of Kenzan does not have to be used in every Ikebana art. Use it if needed. Place the kenzan in a flower vase and give it warm water so that the flowers that have not yet bloomed will bloom quickly and last longer.
5. Ikebana Flower Arrangements Become Minimalist
Try to arrange the ikebana in a minimalist space. Do not arrange with full flowers, try to have the flower arrangement empty. Empty space shows the image as breathing space.
In a minimalist flower arrangement, you can put a flower that has a longer stem first, giving the flower a 30-degree angle. Can go to the right or left. After that place the flower that has a shorter stem at a 45-degree angle.
Other materials can be added to add a beautiful impression to the flower arrangement, such as small rocks and other materials that can add to the beauty of Ikebana art.
6. Putting the Right Position
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Position the ikebana so that it is easy to see, for example in a corner of the room. Also, place the ikebana in a place that is easy to get sunlight. It will be good for the flowers to get their nutrients from the sun.
The right position will make ikebana a very beautiful and pretty art. Will make the mood of the viewer calm and cool.