A harmony of flowers
The name Tomarifune carries a deep symbolic meaning. "Tomari" means "standing" or "still", while "fune" is the Japanese word for "boat". These terms embody the idea of a barque or ship at rest in the stillness of the water, a metaphor for the calm and serenity often sought in ikebana.
The Tomarifune arrangement uses carefully selected flowers to create a scene of calm and beauty. For example, the flowers used in this arrangement could be delicate cherry blossom branches symbolizing the spring season, along with delicate leaves and other natural materials.
The way the flowers are arranged in Tomarifune reflects the subtle harmony that exists in nature. Each stem, each branch is carefully placed to create a balanced composition that emphasizes the natural beauty of the materials. The use of empty spaces and asymmetrical shapes creates a dynamic tension that draws the viewer's attention and invites them to discover the beauty of the arrangement.
In addition, the Ikebana Tomarifune arrangement can also merge with musical elements. The choice of flowers and their arrangement can subtly reflect the melody and rhythm of a particular piece of music. The gentle movement of the branches can mimic the flow of the music, while the colors and shapes of the flowers capture the mood and character of the piece.
The Tomarifune arrangement is an artistic representation of the harmony between man and nature, between sound and silence. It is a reminder that beauty can be found in simplicity and that nature is an inexhaustible source of inspiration.
Tazettas, also known as Narcissus tazetta, are a fascinating group of flower bulbs belonging to the genus Narcissus in the Amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae). These plants are native to various parts of the world, particularly the Mediterranean regions, the Middle East and parts of Asia. In ikebana, they are worked with three flower stems and 12 leaves, in addition to tomarifune with 2 flower stems and 8 leaves. The special technique of Izutsu-Kubari is used to fix them in the vessel. The leaves are rearranged and joined together in the hakama (small skin at the base of the tazette).
Characteristic features of tazettas in botany are, for example:
- Appearance: Tazettas typically produce several dainty, bell-shaped flowers per stem. The flowers have six petals that can appear in various shades of white, yellow, orange and pink. The flowers often have a distinctive yellow trumpet or corolla in the center.
- Leaves: The narrow, grass-like leaves of tazettas grow from the base of the plant and can reach a length of up to 30 centimeters. They are usually green, but sometimes have a bluish hue.
- Fragrance: Many types of tazettas have a pleasant, sweet fragrance that is often described as fresh and invigorating. This scent can vary depending on the variety and ranges from subtle to intense.
- Life cycle: Tazettas are perennial bulbous plants that flower in spring. After flowering in spring, the above-ground parts of the plant die back while the bulbs go dormant and store nutrients for the following year. In the fall, they sprout again and begin their growth cycle anew.
- Cultivation and use: Tazettas are popular ornamental plants in gardens and parks due to their attractive flowers and pleasant fragrance. They are well suited for borders, rockeries and even as cut flowers in flower arrangements.
- Propagation: Tazettas propagate mainly by forming daughter bulbs around the mother bulb. These daughter bulbs can be dug up after the dormant period and separated to produce new plants.
Tazettas are plants that are prized for both their attractive flowers and their pleasant fragrance. They are a symbol of spring and are cultivated in gardens and landscapes worldwide.