kenzan (needlepoint holders)
E944841
Kenzan are spiked metal bases used in Japanese flower arranging (ikebana) to securely hold and position stems in place.
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
floral design tool
ⓘ
flower arranging accessory ⓘ ikebana equipment ⓘ |
| allows |
angled stem positioning
ⓘ
overhanging stem positioning ⓘ upright stem positioning ⓘ |
| alternativeTo | floral foam ⓘ |
| associatedWith | ikebana schools NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| canBeAttachedWith |
adhesive putty
ⓘ
florist’s clay ⓘ |
| culturalContext | traditional Japanese arts ⓘ |
| designGoal | keep stems fixed with minimal visible mechanics ⓘ |
| durability | long-lasting ⓘ |
| environmentalAspect | more sustainable than disposable floral foam ⓘ |
| hasFunction |
hold flower stems in place
ⓘ
position stems at specific angles ⓘ stabilize floral arrangements ⓘ |
| hasMaterial | metal ⓘ |
| hasPart |
metal pins
ⓘ
spiked base ⓘ |
| isAlsoKnownAs |
flower frog (spiked type)
ⓘ
needlepoint holder ⓘ |
| maintenance | can be cleaned and reused ⓘ |
| originCountry | Japan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| placementMethod | stems are pressed onto spikes ⓘ |
| requires |
waterproof container
ⓘ
weight or adhesion to stay in place ⓘ |
| reusable | true ⓘ |
| safetyConsideration | sharp spikes can cause injury if handled carelessly ⓘ |
| shape |
oval
ⓘ
rectangular ⓘ round ⓘ |
| suitableFor |
minimalist floral designs
ⓘ
shallow water arrangements ⓘ |
| supportsDesignPrinciple |
asymmetrical compositions
GENERATED
ⓘ
line emphasis in ikebana GENERATED ⓘ precise stem placement GENERATED ⓘ |
| typicalColor |
black-coated metal
ⓘ
metallic ⓘ |
| typicalLocation |
bottom of a vase
ⓘ
shallow bowl ⓘ |
| usedIn |
Japanese flower arranging
ⓘ
ikebana ⓘ |
| usedWith |
branches
ⓘ
cut flower stems ⓘ foliage ⓘ |
| weightCharacteristic | heavy base for stability ⓘ |
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