Nageirebana

Nageire of the Banmi Shofu-ryū school

Nageirebana (抛入花), also known as simply nageire (抛入 "thrown in"), is a style of ikebana. It is also known as Heika (瓶花).

History

It is associated with the legendary story of a samurai. The legend states that a samurai, bored on a hot summer day, threw plant material into the small opening of a tall, deep vase on the opposite corner of the room. Thus this style received its name.[1]

This form utilizes fresh and spontaneous designs that adhere only loosely to the classical principles of triangular structure and color harmony. Therefore, nageire is less formal than rikka, which was developing around the same time. Nageire was also practiced and around the time that chabana and shoka were developing.

Styles

  • Nageire upright style is arranged in a narrow-mouthed, tall container without using kenzan or needlepoint holders. This is a simple arrangement that can contain just one flower and does not use frogs to hold the flower(s).
  • Nageire slanted style presents a gentle touch and flexibility. It is ideal for beginners.
  • Nageire cascading style arrangements have the main stem hanging lower than the rim of the vase. A flexible material will create beautiful lines balancing with flowers.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Averill, M. (1914). Japanese Flower Arrangement [Ike-bana]: Applied to Western Needs: J. Lane Company.

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