The Landscape Moribana

The Traditional Method in Landscape Moribana is form of ikebana which, while respecting the seasonal character and natural growth patterns of plant, uses an established range of materials and fixed methods of arrangement to express the beauty of a natural scene. In the example, Green Barley Near View are arranged in two- and tree-ringed holders called shippo. In the Traditional Method, green barley is suggestive of scenes in rural fields. It grows straight and tall and is therefore arranged in the Upright Style. The aim of this work is not to depict stalks of barley growing haphazardly here and there, but to portray many stalks growing in groups. Thus, a number of stalks of various in a single spot. Typically, and odd number of from seven to thirteen stalks may be used. In a eleven-stalk arrangement, seven stalks are used in the Subject position and four in the Secondary position. The tallest stalk in the Subject and Secondary groups may be considered the principal stem of that group. When green barley is observed growing and putting eleven ears in its natural state, the stalks all grow uliformly straight and upright, showing little variation in height. But groups should show an appropriate variety of lengths. It is important to make effective use of the leaves growing from the stalks. The Secondary group is not slanted as far forward as is typical in this style. Too great a slant would weaken the strong, upright appearance characteristic of the plant. To avoid a scattered, random appearance, take care not to arrange the stalks haphazardly. In the example, mustard flower accompanies an arrangement of eleven stalks. One blossom may be used for the Filler at the side of the Subject group and two for the Object and its Filler.