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Step by step guide by The Ikebana Project In the final post as part of our collaboration with Barry Marré   @the_ikebana_project shares a step by step guide for creating another Upright Moribana showcased in a NUDE Opti Centrepiece. Learn more about our collaboration with Barry and about the art form Ikebana here.  --- For this Upright Moribana creation, you will need to place the kenzan in the far left of the bowl. The best type of flowers to use for this Ikebana arrangement are ones which grow straight upwards. You can combine various flowers; for example, the third flower can be a different type to the other two in the arrangement. I prefer to pair the same flowers, and then use other flowers to cover the kenzan in order to create a playfulness and contrast. A step by step guide for creating an Upright Moribana NUDE product: Opti CentrepieceFlowers used: Molucella Laevis ViburnumMethod: Measure and trim your first flower to (the diameter of your vase x the height of the vase) x 150%. Here, that equals (30.5cm x 9.8cm) x 1.5 = 44.8cm. As this NUDE Opti Centrepiece is quite deep, I have left the flowers slightly longer. It’s always important to keep the shape of your bowl or vase in mind Trim the second flower to ⅔ of the length of your first flower. Trim the third flower to ⅓ of the length of your first flower Place the kenzan in the front left of your bowl Cut three flowers to cover the kenzan, and make sure to use a variety of heights for playfulness and contrast Place your first flower in the front left of the kenzan, 10 degrees to the left and leaning towards your left shoulder Place the second flower in the middle of the kenzan, leaning 40 degrees to the left Place the third flower at the bottom right of the kenzan, at a 75 degree angle so the flower leans at a low angle close to the bottom of your bowl Place the remaining cut flowers on the kenzan itself to cover it, with the tallest ones at the back NUDE products NUDE Opti Centrepiece   Creator Barry Marré Instagram: @the_ikebana_project  

Slanting Moribana by The Ikebana Project   This week Barry Marré @the_ikebana_project shares a step by step guide for creating a Slanting Moribana showcased in a NUDE Contour Wide Bowl. Learn more about our collaboration with Barry and about the art form Ikebana here and read last week’s post to understand the principles of Moribana and the items needed when creating your own Ikebana arrangements. --- Ikebana is a tradition that began in the 6th century for ritual flower-offerings to the Buddha, and has since evolved into many different interpretations. At its core, it is a meditative practice that encourages us to take a step back and channel the mind into the beauty of floral art. I like to use serpentine branches, by this I mean that the branches need to have an interesting shape. I look at how I can use the branch in its most optimal way. Often I do that by cutting away the little pieces and try to bring "peace" into the branch. I also often extend the branches slightly so it creates a larger arrangement. A step by step guide for creating a Slanting Moribana NUDE product: Contour wide bowl with copper foot Flowers used: Seringea Method: Remove all the greens from the branches so that the flower and shape can be better seen Take your first branch and trim to the (diameter of your vase + the height of the vase) x 1.5 Here that equals (55 + 25 ) x 1.5  (120cm in length) Take your second branch and trim to ¾ of the length of the first branch  Repeat above for your third branch so it is ¾ of the length of the second branch Add some stones to the base of your bowl to add some height to the Ikebana arrangement (pictured here black stones have been added to the bottom of a NUDE Contour Wide Bowl) Place your kenzan in the top left of your bowl Place your first branch in the right part of the kenzan at a 45 degree angle towards your right shoulder Place the second branch in the top centre of the kenzan at a 15 degree angle to the right and leaning slightly towards you (the front) Place the third branch in the bottom left of the kenzan at a 75 degree angle towards your left shoulder (the three branches will form a triangle) Place kenzan in the back left of the bowl so you can see the water and the branches play in its reflection Cover the kenzan with the remaining foliage/flowers   NUDE products NUDE Contour Wide Bowl   Creator Barry Marré Instagram: @the_ikebana_project  

Step by step guide by The Ikebana Project   This week Barry Marré  @the_ikebana_project shares a step by step guide for creating an Upright Moribana showcased in a NUDE Opti Centrepiece. Learn more about our collaboration with Barry and about the art form Ikebana here. --- Moribana (盛り花, 盛花) is one of the expressions of the art of Japanese flower arranging, Ikebana. Directly translated, the word ‘Moribana’ means ‘piled up flowers.’ Moribana arrangements always use three stems, flowers, or branches which can vary in specific lengths, heights and set with various angles.  Fundamental to the artform, a kenzan, also called a spiky frog, is a special device used for fixing the flowers in the chosen container. All Ikebana starts with a kenzan being placed in the bowl so that the water and branches form into one cohesive presentation. This small and simple device provides an infinite amount of ways to arrange flowers, stems, and branches. A step by step guide for creating an Upright Moribana NUDE product: NUDE Opti Centrepiece Flowers used: Ranoncules Scabiosa and Atlantis scoop Method:  Remove all the foliage from the branches so that the flower and shape can be better seen Take your first flower and trim to (the diameter of your vase x the height of the vase) x 1.5. Here, that equals (30.5cm x 9.8cm) x 1.5 = 44.8cm Place your first flower in the central front kenzan at an angle of 10 degrees to the left, and slightly leaning forward - this way, the flower says ‘hello!’ Trim the second flower to ⅔ of the length of your first flower. Then place it at the very back left of the kenzan, leaning 40 degrees to the left Trim the third flower to ⅓ of the length of your first flower. Feel free to play with different flower lengths for the most cohesive arrangement and a balance that feels right to you. Place in the kenzan at the front right, at a 75 degree angle so that the flower leans at a low angle close to the bottom of your bowl Cut various flowers short and use them to cover the kenzan. Make sure to trim to a variety of lengths to create a more dynamic arrangement. I like to use types of flowers which compliment each other in the group Place the kenzan in the front left of the bowl (pictured here displayed in a NUDE Opti Centrepiece) NUDE products NUDE Opti Centerpiece  in smoked green   Creator Barry Marré Instagram: @the_ikebana_project  

Ikebana arrangements by The Ikebana Project In a time where mindfulness is more important than ever, we’re embracing Ikebana, the Japanese art of spiritual flower arranging. Like our glassware, its aesthetic embodies simplicity and a serene beauty. We’ve teamed up with Barry Marré, @the_ikebana_project to showcase a series of architectural designs in some of our most popular glass vessels. Ikebana is a tradition that began in the 6th century for ritual flower-offerings to the Buddha, and has since evolved into many different interpretations. At its core, it is a meditative practice that encourages us to take a step back and channel the mind into the beauty of floral art. These striking arrangements are considered and sculptural; each can differ in size and composition, and asymmetry simply adds to their ethereal style. The space between each element is as important as the blossoms themselves, establishing a balance of shapes and silhouettes that evokes the Japanese minimalism at the heart of this technique. These considerations draw our energy into the creation of a mindful art form that exposes the natural beauty of seasonal blossoms, branches and leaves.  Over the next three weeks, we’ll be sharing some step by step guides for how to create Ikebana arrangements at home.  NUDE Virtual Bouquets:  We have designed virtual bouquets using the beautiful Ikebana arrangements so you can send to anyone around the world and share the love from lockdown. To get your personalised virtual bouquet, go to the NUDE Instagram account, @nudeglass, and send us a direct message with the name of the person you would like to send it to, along with the name of the person it’s from. See some examples below:   NUDE products featured: Opti Tall Vase with a composition of frittilaria imperials lutea Layers Collection with a composition of kniphovia uvaria Silhouette Large Bowl with a composition of acer Creator Barry Marré Instagram: @the_ikebana_project