Another week, another nugget of knowledge!
If you have watched the video I posted on the previous post, then you are ready to move on to the next step.
There are a total of three (basic) namely: Upright, Slanting, and Cascading. Today, we'll be looking at the upright style. Once you mastered the basics you can move on to more complicated ones like Curve and Horizontal, etc..
The Upright style can be split into two categories, "Moribana" and Nageire."
Moribana employs the use of basins while Nageire uses vase. In addition, the moribana and nageire have their own different arrangements.
Nageire (upright): According to Ikebana experts, the term nageire means "tossed-in flowers". In this style the flowers are arranged in a narrow-mouthed, tall container without using needlepoint holder(s). This style is about arranging in natural state. People commonly see them arranged in bamboos or water pitchers.
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Petrified willow and dahlia are used with striking effect in this upright style (nageire) floral arrangement.
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Moribana (upright): This is believed to be the most basic of the styles. The term moribana means "piled-up flowers and is arranged in suiban( rectangular trays),compote, and baskets. The flowers are arranged in wide-mouthed containers, the idea is as if you're serving something. Moribana originated from the word moru, meaning to "serve up." The big difference between Nageire is that it is held by kenzan also known as needle point or frogs.
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| Easy-to-handle weeping golden bell and roses are arranged in a round suiban (shallow container). |
Remember, if you don't get it right the first time, just keep trying. It took me about 4 tries :P
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