Rikka shimputai (created in 1999) with usually 9-11 branches or stems, has virtually no regulations but is all about balance, harmony, perspective 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
23 03 2012 : made for meditation retreat
December 2010
Less is more! 04 09 2010
3 materials only: 17 07 2010
3 materials only: 19 06 2010
october 2012
09 02 2013: Exercise with koke-boku (mossy branch).
03 06 2013: Low arrangement in tall vase
