''Nageirebana'' (抛入花), later also known as simply ''nageire'' (抛入 "thrown in"), is a style of ''
ikebana
is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. It is also known as . The origin of ikebana can be traced back to the ancient Japanese custom of erecting Evergreen, evergreen trees and decorating them with flowers as yorishiro () to invite the go ...
''. It is also known as ''Heika'' (瓶花).
History
''Nageirebana'' has its roots reaching far back to the beginning as a casual style of arranging flowers, in contrast to the more regulated ''Tatehana'' of Buddhist altars, which later evolved into the ''
Rikka
is a form of ''ikebana''.
History
The origins go back to Buddhist offerings of flowers, which are placed upright in vases. This style was established in the Muromachi period (1333–1568).
The term came to be a popular synonym for in th ...
''. It is associated with the later legendary story of a ''
samurai
The samurai () were members of the warrior class in Japan. They were originally provincial warriors who came from wealthy landowning families who could afford to train their men to be mounted archers. In the 8th century AD, the imperial court d ...
''. The legend states that a ''samurai'', bored on a hot summer day, threw plant material into the small opening of a tall, deep vase on the opposite corner of the room. Thus this style received its name.
This form utilizes fresh and spontaneous designs that adhere only loosely to the classical principles of triangular structure and color harmony. Therefore, ''nageirebana'' is less formal than ''
rikka
is a form of ''ikebana''.
History
The origins go back to Buddhist offerings of flowers, which are placed upright in vases. This style was established in the Muromachi period (1333–1568).
The term came to be a popular synonym for in th ...
'', which was developing around the same time. ''Nageirebana'' was also practiced and around the time that ''
chabana
''Chabana'' (茶花, literally "tea flowers") is a generic term for the arrangement of flowers put together for display at a Japanese tea ceremony, and also for the wide variety of plants conventionally considered as appropriate material for ...
'' and ''
seika
is a form of ''ikebana''. Written with the same ''kanji'' characters, it is also pronounced and known as ''Shōka''.
History
The painter Sōami and the art patron and ''shōgun'' Ashikaga Yoshimasa were supporters of the style as early as t ...
'' were developing. ''Chabana'' is considered by some as another form of ''nageirebana'' since the principles of the casual style are similar. At some point later the term was shortened to just ''nageire''.
''Nageire'' is sometimes associated with ''
moribana'', and although the two styles share stylistic similarities, the historic development from each other is different, ''moribana'' having evolved later.
Many schools call the style ''nageire'', however in the ''
Mishō-ryū
is a school of ''Ikebana'', or Japanese floral art.
History
It was established by Mishōsai Ippo in 1807 in the late Edo period in Osaka. He established the defining philosophy and style of the school. At the time of its establishment, the ...
'' (未生流), ''
Ohara-ryū
is a school of ''Ikebana'', or Japan
Japan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean off the northeast coast of the Asia, Asian mainland, it is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan and extends from the Sea of O ...
'' (小原流) and ''
Saga Go-ryū
is a school of ''ikebana'', the Japanese traditional art of flower arrangement. The school is also known as ''Saga-ryū''.
History
The history goes back to Emperor Saga, who ruled from 809-823 CE during the Heian period. The emperor resided at ...
'' (嵯峨御流) schools it is called ''heika''.
Styles
*''Nageire'' upright style is arranged in a narrow-mouthed, tall container without using ''kenzan'' or needlepoint holders. This is a simple arrangement that can contain just one flower and does not use frogs to hold the flower(s).
*''Nageire'' slanted style presents a gentle touch and flexibility. It is ideal for beginners.
*''Nageire'' cascading style arrangements have the main stem hanging lower than the rim of the vase. A flexible material will create beautiful lines balancing with flowers.
See also
* ''
Moribana''
References
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