Container or vase is an important part of ikebana. Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement, the hundreds of years.
There are various types of vases are specifically designed ikebana arrangement, but it is also possible to use other types of containers.
You can always be creative, the appropriate type of container ikebana arrangement that fits your goals.
Cocktail glass, baskets, kitchen, beverage cans, etc. can be used to provide unique effects ikebana.
Take only pay attention to the colors, shapes, sizes and textures to match the flowers are arranged to pay.
When selecting a container or vase ikebana should also pay attention to what the situation is to present flowers.
For example, you Ikebana to be placed at the entrance of the room to a large bowl. While the flowers are placed in small vases next to the bed, they are much better suited.
Traditional container or vase is often used suiban (container with a flat bottom and flat) different shapes such as oval, round, square, or triangle.
Suiban frequently used, usually 4-5 cm in diameter and 30 cm high. Any size is ideally placed on the dining table.
Another type that can be used is a tall vase with a size of 30-40 cm (height) with a cylindrical or prismatic shape. Container shaped box often used modern Ikebana series.
Pots can also be very suitable container. Additionally, you can choose bamboo baskets to show a more natural impression.
No delay vases or glass containers can also be an ideal choice. Always change the water to keep the head when a transparent vase ikebana still looks beautiful.