Bringing the Japanese Art of Arrangement to the World

Momoha

ICHIYO SCHOOL of IKEBANA

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Expanding Japanese flower arrangement to the Philippines by Momoha-san

Momoha-san will travel to the Philippines for home or party decor – performing a live flower arrangement in front of your guests. Also, this could be provided as a "private lesson" style for you or your family. If you wish to discuss your own plans, a free online session with with Momoha-san could be arranged.

For Home or Party Decor in the Philippines

For special occasions, such as wedding ceremonies, business events, and educational purpose, Momoha-san and her team can provide you with authentic Japanese flower arrangement exhibit or demonstration. If you wish to discuss further your requests, a free online session with with Momoha-san could be arranged.

For Companies and Organization Events

You can directly learn Ikebana from Momoha-san with a private setting. This could be done in a solo, pair, or group workshop. We highly recommend this if you want to learn the art of traditional Japanese flower arrangement up close. If you wish to discuss your arrangement, a free online session with Momoha-san could be scheduled.

Private Lessons in the Philippines

About Professor Momoha

She started Ikebana at an early age with her grandmother who was a professor in Ichiyo school, teaching the unique style of flower arrangement. In 2009, professor Momoha gained the skill from Akihiro Kasuya who is the third generation headmaster of the Ichiyo-style of ikebana. Eventually, she achieved her professor certification on 2018.

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About Professor Momoha

Background

She started Ikebana at an early age under the influence of her grandmother who was a professor in Ichiyo school, teaching their unique style of flower arrangement. In 2009, Professor Momoha trained under Akihiro Kasuya, the third generation headmaster of the Ichiyo-style of ikebana. And in 2018, she obtained her professor certificate.

Affiliations as member Ikebana Association

Ikebana Association Member 2022-

Ikebana Art Association Member 2021-
Ikebana International Tokyo Chapter 2016-

Childhood & Relatives

My grandmother was a great Ichiyo School ikebana artist for over 70 years. Following her footsteps and heart from when I was little. She raised many disciples in Philippines. Also, my grandfather often traveled Japan and Philippines for his trading business, so I feel deeply connected with this beautiful country. My mother is also philipina. Rather than imposing Japanese traditional arts to other countries, my aim is to balance Japanese arts with others by respecting their unique cultures, traditions and aesthetics. I believe that this mindset will bring a new style and idea to head for the next generation.

Feature of Ichiyo School Ikebana

Feature 1

Balance

Our value is about arranging artwork and the surrounding space. We focus on arts which can adapt in any environment but also brings speciality to the particular environment. General fixed design could cause discomfort. "Ikebana suits with only Japanese style rooms", we are here to change the old fashion mindset.

Feature 2

Intarctive

Our responsibility is to make sure the features of flowers and vases bring the best artwork to life. For example, we might arrange flowers without a "kenzan" to highlight the transparency of a glass vase. Of course, the technique of not using a kenzan makes the artwork more beautiful but also the specific method was first brought by our association. You can gain such skills by learning the basics of Ichiyo School ikebana.

Feature 3

Materials

At any place any time, Ichiyo School can form and design arts from various flowers and vases, flexibly. For example, when traveling abroad, we find new appropriate vases in the local area and use flowers from local florists. This way it brings ikebana more closer and local friendly. We also look forward to seeing new and exciting materials in the future.

Feature 4

Sense of Beauty for All

Flowers show various expressions, due to their color and when you see from different angles. Arranging these expressions is one of the core reasons we exist. Just like a woman's facial make ups, fashion and cooking. We always think of whether to show the flower from the left side or right side or remove the leaf or not and more. Ikebana is not a too special thing to think