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Sogetsu Unconventional Material Ikebana Arrangement using metal wire, anthurium and cork sheets in custom made Ikebana vases by Evrim Ozkan Yazici |
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Sogetsu Unconventional Material Ikebana Arrangement using metal wire, anthurium and cork sheets in custom made Ikebana vase by Evrim Ozkan Yazici |
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Sogetsu Unconventional Material Ikebana Arrangement using metal wire, anthurium and cork sheets, version done at the classroom with Geneva Sogetsu Study Group |
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| Sogetsu Ikebana floral arrangement for Christmas Festivities using poinsettia, pine and gypsophila |
Poinsettia — known in French as étoile de Noël (“Christmas Star”) and in Turkish as Atatürk Flower—releases a white, toxic sap when its stems are cut or leaves are removed. Please handle it carefully, the sap can be harmful to the eyes.
To stop the sap from flowing, hold the cut end briefly over a candle flame or lighter for 10–20 seconds. This seals the cut and prevents further leakage.
Poinsettia also has a short vase life. When it begins to wilt after a few days, remove the stem, trim 1–2 cm from the end, and place it in very hot water (near boiling) for about 30 seconds. Immediately immerse it in cold water. Within about an hour, the stems will revive beautifully.
Even in a city where Christmas is celebrated quietly, nature offers endless possibilities for creative expression. Through this seasonal arrangement, I continue to explore how Sogetsu Ikebana can reflect not only the beauty of the moment but also the gentle spirit of the holiday season.
To see more of my Sogetsu Ikebana floral arrangements for Christmas and New Year Festivities, you can check these earlier posts:
Christmas Time: Sogetsu Ikebana Arrangements for the Festive Season
Festive Colors for the Holiday Season Ikebana
Year End Celebrations in Sogetsu Ikebana
Joyeux Noël & Bonne Année: Sogetsu Ikebana for Christmas Celebrations
Waiting for Christmas: Sogetsu Ikebana Reflections & Festive Arrangement
Yeni Yılınız Kutlu Olsun! Sogetsu Festive Ikebana for a Happy New Year
