One of the end results of my trials and errors can be seen in the picture. The bamboo I used was a little bit drier than ideal so I couldn't get the curves I really wanted and had to content myself with what I could achieve.
I put two photos below to show you the hand tools we use to cut and separate the bamboo.
In addition to my struggle with bamboo, the beautiful flowers of ginger I happened to choose for this week was proved to be a difficult one to use. Anyhow, I am content with the process and the arrangement.
For other bamboo arrangements you can check this earlier post and this one from 2013.
Bamboo cutting tool and hasami |
Bamboo cutting tools |