My Ikebana arrangements for this holiday season
Ikebana Arrangement with Poinsettia and Palm Leaves: Photo by Author Akemi Sagawa
When the day is the shortest and the air is biting our cheeks, plants with evergreen leaves and vivid red foliage are suitable to decorate our homes. They remind us that in spite of the harsh winter season, nature is full of life.
I love the combination of poinsettia and palm leaves, and I enjoy improvising to create Ikebana arrangements using these two materials.
With the first arrangement above, I tied two palm leaves to create a circle, and added the third leaf to support it. The narrow, tall glass vase helps emphasize the circle. The poinsettia in the middle is the focal point.
Ikebana Arrangement with Poinsettia and Palm Leaves: Photo by Author Akemi Sagawa
With the second arrangement, I bent two palm leaves in the middle, to create a horizontal movement. The sparse impression of the lacy palm leaves and the dense volume of the poinsettia foliage shows a stark contrast.
I’m not a Christian but I would like to join people who are praying for peace during this special holiday season.