Characteristics of rikka shimputai




Yes this is Rikka shimputai (created in 1999) with usually 9-11 branches or stems, has virtually no regulations but is all about balance, harmony and movement. Each stem or branch angles from around 5 cm above the water level in all directions. Exotic flower material is combined with more common plants. Its purpose is to give a fresh and lively impression.Characteristics of rikka shimputai
This new rikka style, arranged with a knowledge of the composition and esthetics of traditional rikka, emphasizes expressiveness via the movement, brightness, and fresh impressions given by its floral materials. A wide variety of floral materials can be used, with contrast and the unexpected contributing to an overall effect of brightness, sharpness, and distinctiveness.
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