Ikebana

MEANING “GIVING LIFE TO FLOWERS”

ORIENTAL INFLUENCE ON FLORAL DESIGN

Cut and soak a small piece of foam to set in the side of the container leaving some empty space in the container. Secure the foam with pot tape and cover the foam with sheet moss. Secure moss with greening pins

In oriental design each flower placement has meaning

Heaven

Man

Earth

Classic Japanese design is usually formal and linear and emphasizes nature and symbolism��Wrap 3 stems of bear grass together with a wire pick and insert into foam. Loop around, repeat and insert. �Insert 2 small pieces of curly willow �

Add galax leaves at the base of flower stems �This style is incorporated in contemporary designs today