RIKKA
Rikka style was developed in the 16th century. Reaching full flower in the 17th
century under Headmaster Ikenobo Senko II, Rikka is the source of all later
Ikenobo styles. Study continues today of both the traditional Shofutai style,
and the new Shimputai style.For more pictures of Rikka, please click here .
SHOKA
Shoka's origins are in the simpler ikebana of the 18th century. In the 19th
century under Headmaster Ikenobo Senjo, Ikenobo Shoka came fully into flower.
Traditional ShokaShofutai has only three main branches, Shin, Soe and Tai,
symbolising man, heaven and earth. The new style Shoka Shimputai presents a
bright, modern feeling. This style has two main parts, Shu and Yo, with
contrasting yet harmonious qualities, although a third part, Ashirai, is often
added as a finishing touch.
FREE STYLE
Free style can be arranged as an abstract or naturalistic composition and is
well suited to
contemporary environments and tastes. The emphasis with this style is
self-expression using, if required, man-made materials in addition to plants to
create a particular effect or mood.
For more pictures of Free Style, please click here .
Latest revision 28.01.03