A bold and commanding Chosen Karatsu piece. In search of a flower that could hold its own against such presence, I came upon the fading fruit of a mountain peony. Though both possess strong and distinct characters, I believe they formed a striking and harmonious pairing.
Flowers: Mountain Peony, Oyamabikō, Plume Grass, and Hinoki Cypress
Vessel: Chosen Karatsu Flower Vase (Momoyama-Edo Period)
Ms. Shiho Yokokawa
Born in Tokyo.
Since 2005, she has studied under floral master Toshirō Kawase.
Through her Nageire – School of Flowers workshops held across Japan, she conveys the beauty and spirit of Japanese culture through the art of flowers.
