|
Whereas Moribana was originated and developed by the Ohara School, Heika, literally 'vase flowers' is part of the ancient historical tradition of ikebana. The tradition is called nageire-bana in Japanese, literally, 'thrown in flowers'. The Heika of the Ohara School is sophisticated interpretation of this traditional style, also called Rikka, Shoka, or Seika is a basic style of ikebana arrangement that uses a tall vase and highlights vertical lines. The biggest feature is the emphasis on bringing out the flowers' natural charms and arranging them in a tasteful and elegant manner. Vases with a narrow opening or tall, jar-shaped containers are used, with the stems being bundled tightly together at the mouth. Heika arrangements consist of three main elements--the primary, secondary, and ornamental stems; their lengths, positions, and angles differ depending on the type of Heika style used. |
