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Friday, April 27, 2007

Ikebana: Lesson 4 (conical style)


The Shihoshoumen (四方正面型) is a traditional arrangement for formal occasion. The arrangement pays attention to color ranking in this order:
1. white 白 (tallest stem)
2. purple 紫 (second tallest)
3. yellow 黄 (third in height)
4. red 红 (lower)
5. scarlet 赤 (lowest)

My teacher bought white lilies, iris and red anthurium for this radial style arrangement which creates a strong impression.


My teacher's arrangement