Hana Kubari – with “Starry Eyed” – J’s Bouquet
Arranging Market Bouquets
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This is a Japanese Flower Arranging Technique- I learned many years ago- when studying Ikebana in Japan. It’s called Hana Kubari- and uses a stick as structure to aid in the arranging process. The Stick is placed inside the vase- the term “Hana Kubari”- translates as follows- “Hana” means flowers- and “Kubari” means twig- thus a stick for flowers- placed inside the vase to create structure.
Many times you will see this technique used in Ikebana- and many times there are lips or edges on vintage Ikebana Vases- that are created to hold the sticks in place. Other times- soft pliable stems are used- that can be bent into place to provide the structure.
Today we use this simple technique with a forked branch from a burning bush branch -cut to size… and then placed in the cylinder vase to aid in the arranging process. It’s a fun way to experience the art of Japanese Flower Arranging- and also helps us create a unique arrangement.
This J’s Bouquet is named “Starry Eyed”… I’ve always loved flowers, and we grew lots of flowers! That include chrysanthemums and the Magnum® white mums in this bouquet remind me of disbudding chrysanthemums. As a child, my grandpa taught me how to disbud early and I would stand high atop a ladder, removing the buds and looking over the benches of mums- Starry eyed- dreaming of a life completely surrounded by flowers. Never forget… Dreams do come true!
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