Flower arrangement, often referred to as ikebana (floarr), refers to the use of "flowers" as the main material, and the cut branches, leaves, flowers, fruits, etc. of plants are processed through certain techniques (pruning, pruning, bending, etc.) and art (concept, modeling, coloring, etc.), and re-arranged into a delicate, perfect, poetic and picturesque flower art that can reproduce the beauty of nature and life. Its expression is quite elegant, which makes people play with it and love it.

The origin of flower arrangement art should be attributed to people's love for flowers. Through the creative modeling of flowers, people express a kind of artistic conception to experience the truth and splendor of life. For people, flower arrangement art is regarded as a fusion of the universe and life in harmony with nature. It is a kind of bonsai flower art that creates the infinite mysteries of heaven and earth in seven flower containers such as bottles, plates, bowls, jars, tubes, baskets, and basins. There are Eastern and Western styles of flower arrangement, which can be divided into two categories: ceremonial flower arrangement and artistic flower arrangement!

Here are some basic flower shapes commonly used in Western flower arrangements.

Hemispherical shape: Cut the flowers into the same length and insert them into the flower mud to form a hemispherical shape. Hemispherical flowers are a four-sided flower shape, soft and romantic, suitable for weddings, festivals and many other occasions.

Triangle: It is divided into symmetrical triangle and asymmetrical triangle. In ancient civilizations such as ancient Egypt, it is often used as a decoration. Symmetrical triangle is more stable, but it is a one-sided pattern and is often used on wall tables or corner furniture.

Horizontal type: Horizontal type flowers are also flower types that can be viewed from all sides. They originated from the decorative flowers used on the altars in ancient Greece. Today, they are often used on conference tables, dining tables, and podiums. Similar to the hemispherical type, horizontal type flowers are also flower types that can be viewed from all sides, and are luxurious and gorgeous.

Fan-shaped flowers: Fan-shaped flowers are radial semicircular flowers, luxurious and beautiful, just like a peacock spreading its tail. Originated from the feather and lace fans often held by court ladies. They are suitable for display in the entrance, wall decorations, and tables against the wall.

Waterfall type: Like layers of waterfalls, waterfall-shaped flowers are arranged from top to bottom, with a sense of flow, softness and romance. This is also the most commonly used bridal bouquet shape besides the spherical shape. Western-style flower arrangements also include "conical", "oval", "spherical", "vertical", "horizontal", and letter-shaped "S", "T", "L" and so on, all with their own charms.

Flower Arranging Tips:

Flower arrangement is an art. There are also some particularities in home flower arrangement. The Ming Dynasty flower art monograph "Vase History" mentioned: "Flower arrangement should not be too complicated, nor too thin, no more than two or three kinds, and the height and density should be arranged like a painting."

1. Main flower arrangement - choose the strongest and most beautiful flower branch as the main branch, highlight the center, and insert a different flower on each side. Avoid arranging the branches neatly, highlight the main flower, do not cross the three branches, and do not tie all the branches together and insert them at once. For example, chrysanthemums and gladioli will appear uneven, dense and harmonious in color, and complement each other. Even if it is the same kind of flower, it is best to have buds, half-opened, and blooming flowers at the same time to show the changes in the degree of flower opening. Therefore, before purchasing flowers, you should consider and buy them purposefully. When cutting flower branches, leave some leaves on the branches and clean the dirt on the leaves. The length of the branches should be determined according to the height of the vase, and generally follow the golden ratio.

2. Arc-shaped flower arrangement: three branches of different lengths and directions are used as the basis for flower arrangement. Generally, the convex arc-shaped flower arrangement is used, and there is also a concave arc-shaped flower arrangement.

3. Triangle arrangement: With the main branch as the central axis, the arrangement is symmetrical and balanced, showing solemnity and neatness. This type of flower arrangement is full of etiquette.

4. Bonsai-style arrangement - mostly based on the changes of branches, flowers and colors, and on the basis of the conceived picture, the arrangement should be made. Different branches should also be "shaped according to the material". For example, if you only plant plum blossoms, don't have too many branches. The branches should be staggered horizontally and obliquely, not straight. If you add pine branches, the red and green will be more interesting. No matter which method you use, you must make the flower arrangement harmonious, balanced and rhythmic.

There are two types of containers commonly used for flower arrangement: vases and basins. Ceramic and glass vases are elegant in color, novel in style, and can hold water for a long time without becoming rancid. Although plastic vases are light and durable, they lack natural beauty and the water in them is easily perishable. When using vases, it is best to set up a tic-tac-toe frame at the mouth of the vase to facilitate the fixing of the flower branches. For short flower branches, a basin should be used, and a flower stand should be prepared. As for daily utensils such as bowls, plates, bottles, and jars, if they are carefully selected with flower branches and used ingeniously, they can also add interest.