''Nageirebana'' (抛入花), 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 tradition dates back to Heian period, when floral offerings were made at altars. Later, flower arrangements were instead used to adorn the (alcove) of a traditional Japan ...

''. It is also known as ''Heika'' (瓶花).

History

It is associated with the legendary story of a samurai. The legend states that a ''

samurai were the hereditary military nobility and officer caste of medieval and early-modern Japan from the late 12th century until their abolition in 1876. They were the well-paid retainers of the '' daimyo'' (the great feudal landholders). They h ...

'', 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'' 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 ...

'' 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 ''Moribana'' (盛り花, 盛花) is one of the expressions of Japanese flower arrangement ''Ikebana''. The word ''Moribana'' means "full bloom flowers". History This style was introduced by Unshin Ohara around 1890 after the Meiji Restoratio ...

'', 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 Japanese floral art. History Ohara Unshin (小原雲心) (1861–1916) started his own Ikebana school in 1895 when Japan opened up its economy to the West and began to import European flowers. The official foun ...

'' (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.

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