Graceful Gypsophila

Harmony of the colors and shapes of these asymmetric ceramic containers and the cascade of gypsophila with a touch of pink peonies are perfect. The whole work is almost romantic!

Gypsophila and Peonies

Spacing between the vases changes the whole effect

Side view

Single vase, detail

Double Delight: Papyrus and Horsetail

Papyrus, Horsetail, Iris

This work is an exceptional delight for me because I can combine two of my favorite sculptural fresh material together: Papyrus and Horsetail
I love using papyrus in Ikebana. With their umbrella shaped heads and long stems, you can easily achieve volume and height. It is possible to bend them and fix together with the help of a needle or a piece of iron wire. 

Papyrus, Horsetail, Iris
different view

Horsetail, Iris,
detail on single vase

Horsetail (equisetum) is also a wonderful plant materiel to play with in Ikebana arrangements. With the help of an iron wire inserted into the cavity of the grass, it can be bended and twisted into any form.

For the other arrangements with the same materials, check this post Sunflowers and Horsetail Geometry from May 2016.

You can also see my earlier Japanese Boys Festival arrangements where irises and horsetails are used together
here (5.5.2014) 
and here (5.5.2013). These two posts are in Turkish.

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