This week's theme on our video channel is grasses, a perfect nod to summer. In ikebana, it's wonderful to make arrangements that reflect the season, and a thematic approach adds an extra layer of fun.
We have several videos on grasses, and you can easily find them using the search function on our website.
Grasses belong to the Poaceae or Gramineae family. These plants are essential in various ecosystems, agriculture and our daily lawn. They provide food for herbivores, help prevent soil erosion and support various habitats.
But check this out! Puzzle grass, also known as snake grass, is not a grass at all. It has the scientific name Equisetum and is a topic we will explore in more detail in a future discussion. On the other hand, bamboo is a grass! We'll save that fascinating topic for another time, too.
In our videos we emphasize how grasses can be a central element, expressing mass and lines at the base or even replacing important branches such as Shin and Soe.
They can also play a supporting role, adding delicate lines and defining empty spaces in an arrangement.
Challenges in Ikebana
Small stems: Difficult to work with on a kenzan.
Fragility: Thin and easily breakable.
Hollow in nature: Requires careful handling
We will discuss the challenges of working with grasses and provide tips and techniques for easy handling.
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