[Branch Subscription Service Event] Bringing Seasonal Branches Together: Early Spring 2024 Hanami

A Moment to Enjoy an Abundance of Flowers in the Depth of Winter

Although it was still the depth of winter on the day of the event, we welcomed guests with an abundance of spring-like Keiozakura cherry blossoms and mimosa, which decorated the office of TRINUS, the operator of SiKiTO, the venue for the event.

At the opening address, we shared SiKiTO's vision and the latest news.

All of us on the staff will continue to work hard to deliver "a comfortable life that celebrates the four seasons"!

Live Branch Flower Arrangement by a Flower Designer

Once again, Hiroyuki Oka, a professional flower designer, showcased a live arrangement.

First, he presented a series of innovative ideas for decorating bulb flowers and small branches in a unique way using small glasses and pruned branch pieces.

For the forsythia on the far left, the pruned branch pieces were packed into the glass, acting like a kenzan (floral frog), allowing small branches to stand upright. The trick is to use straight branches.

Here, a cut branched piece was inserted into the glass to hold the blue muscari bulb.

For bulbs, it's sufficient for just the roots to be submerged in water. If the entire bulb is submerged, it can cause rotting.

The arrangement of small spirea branches and tulip bulbs applies the "Ichimonji-dome" technique from ikebana.

By cutting branch pieces to the diameter of the glass and securing them like a tension rod, you can determine the placement of the decorations.

The branch holders, made from pruned branches, all have attractive natural lines. Enjoy the unique encounter and try to find a pleasing balance.

All of these arrangements look professional without requiring any special techniques, and customers seemed very interested, saying, "I think I could do that too."

When using glass vessels, please be careful not to apply too much force.

Next, Mr. Oka also showcased some dynamic works characteristic of his style.

This piece, reminiscent of a spring garden, featured stacked "Aburachan (Lindera praecox)" on a large flat plate, with muscari, hyacinth, and tulip bulbs arranged. It overturned the preconceived notion that "vases must be tall."

Finally, a piece abundantly using typical early spring flowers such as spirea, bridal wreath, and mimosa.

The gracefully drooping branches created a piece that combines delicacy and strength, with beautiful movement.

The second half of the event was a spring swag making workshop.

The second half of the event was a workshop on making swags using mimosa, golden cypress, boxwood, and other materials. Both first-timers and experienced participants worked intently, and each created their own unique swag.

Seeing the smiling faces of our customers leaving the venue, holding the branch flowers we gave them as souvenirs and their newly completed swags, filled us with joy.

We plan to continue holding these events regularly.

We look forward to seeing our customers again.

Branch Flower Subscription | Just wait at home, just display it.

View Products 〉