Experimenting with Loofah

Lily, Salix and Loofah Sponge

Horizontally placed green salix branch is the first element of this composition. I combine it with a thinner branch which is put into the vase upside down. In this course we experimented with loofah sponges, cut to different sizes by a seesaw, they are really tough when dry. These vegetable based material give another point of  interest to the arrangement. The lilies still in buds complete the tonal harmony. It may be necessary to reduce their numbers once they are bloomed in the vase to keep the balance.

Morimono

In Morimono arrangements we use fruits and vegetables along with other plant materials. It is usually done as an offering. I enjoy a lot while composing a morimono. It is such fun to see the interesting features of fruits or vegetables and combining them with different recipients.

For my previous morimono arrangements, you can check this post from 2017 band  this post from 2016 and this one from november 2014.

All Chrysanthemums

Arranging with only chrysanthemums is a very challenging lesson each ikebanist has to learn. For more explanations and compositions using only mums, see these earlier posts: 

Chrysanthemum Challenge from October 2015

The Imperial Chrysanthemums from November 2014