What are the basic styles of ikebana?
A. There are two basic styles: “moribana” and “nage-ire.” Moribana (using a low, shallow container and flower holder) is a relative newcomer in the evolution of ikebana art, but its popularity has placed it alongside the older “nage-ire” (using a taller, upright container without a flower holder) as a primary style. Arrangements in either of these styles may be suspended from the ceiling or wall, or when large in scale can be placed on the floor. Patterns of composition that are applicable to both styles include upright, slanting, spreading, and cascading. An additional pattern, the horizontal pattern, is exclusive to the moribana style.
