Free Style Shoka shimputai Photo Gallery with white Alium
(Lily, hydrangea, allium, crimson)
Free Style
(Poppy, lace flower, peperomia, dried poncirus, red berries)
Rikka
(Iris laevigata, nuphar japonica)
Shoka
This is One is the classical Shoka Shofutai and more modern style of Shoka Shimputai.Shussho, or the essential inner character of each plant variety, is considered most important when arranging shoka style. This inner character of the plant governs its basic growth. As the plant puts out leaves and flowers, natural environmental factors such as light and weather uniquely affect the growth of individual plants. Shoka style reflects both the inner character of the plant variety and the bright energy of life filling each individual plant as it grows.

Shoka today is divided into two main styles, contemporary shoka shimputai, and traditional shoka shofutai.


Jiyuka (free style) Gallery
This is Another popular style ,Jiyuka (free style) Gallery is the freestyle Ikebana or otherwise known as jiyuka. This form of style is a lot more flexible and relaxed compared to the other two If you thought that Ikebana was just about placing flowers in an empty vase then think again.
In Nageire “Thrown Flowers , stems are usually inserted into vases without using Kenzan (pinholder). There are various of methods to hold stems at the desired position Nageire (litt. “thrown flowers “) has the same Yakueda as Moribana but flowers and branches, arranged in tall vases, are supported by ‘stilts’ and/or branches that divide the vase opening (Hana kubari) so that part of the vase opening remains empty. Chokutai, Shatai or Suitai styles are possible.

Moribana (litt. "piled up flowers") consists of 2-4 materials arranged on a frogpin (Kenzan) in a bowl shaped container. The main lines (Yakueda) are Shin, Soe and Tai, which follow an upright position (Chokutai), a slanting position (Shatai) or a hanging fashion (Suitai).
Moribana Photo Gallery
Moribana Photo Gallery
How to make Ikebana .If you're interested on learning how to make how ikebana arrangements, here are some recommended books on arranging Ikebana with simple instructions
How to make Ikebana
 How to make Ikebana
Ikebana – is the Japanese art of flower arrangement, but is more than simply putting flowers in a container. Beautifully arranged living branches, leaves, grasses, and blossoms draw emphasis to shape, line, and form. Ikebana was developed from the Buddhist ritual of offering flowers to the spirits of the dead. This art has been practiced for over seven hundred years. Although it continued to retain strong symbolic and philosophical overtones, Ikebana achieved the status of an art form independent of its religious influence by the middle of the fifteen century.
The Ikebana Garden Beautiful View




Yes this is Rikka shimputai (created in 1999) with usually 9-11 branches or stems, has virtually no regulations but is all about balance, harmony and movement. Each stem or branch angles from around 5 cm above the water level in all directions. Exotic flower material is combined with more common plants. Its purpose is to give a fresh and lively impression.Characteristics of rikka shimputai