Moribana

Moribana is not only an expression of Ohara’s creative departure from Ikenobo, but was also a strong sign of the Western influence in Japan.

Moribana uses one or more clusters of arrangements in kenzan, a holder with many sharp points into which flowers are inserted, or shippo that has holes, to replicate how water plants grow and how creatures move around in natural ponds.

The main feature of moribana is the broad expanse of natural-looking shapes and a mound of beautiful flowers.

[1] Choice of materials and how much water shows in front, side, or back reflects the passing of the season.

There are different styles of moribana depending on the length and angle of the primary, secondary, and ornamental stems.