Floral Design by Yukiko » harakeke

Maori Warrior’s Ikebana – for the Real Father’s Day

Peter — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 04:52:22 +0000

Ikebana of tropical Birds of Paradise and red pincushions wrapped in harakeke, New Zealand leaves akin to European flaxx.

Maori warriors wove bundled harakeke into armored vests to deflect the arrows of other indigenous tribes. When Europeans invaded New Zealand they learned that the harakeke vests also deflected musket balls at long range -– forcing them to fight close-in to win.

Spring Celebration 2010

Peter — Sat, 01 May 2010 17:48:17 +0000

Starfighter Lilies, early green plumbs, bearded iris, larkspur, harakeke – five feet tall.

Smith Ranch, San Rafael, California – May 2010

Orchid and Chrysanthemums Ikebana

Peter — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:00:00 +0000

Happy Birthday Ikebana is loosely wrapped with curly willow and harakeke – opening to show the cymbidium and chrysanthemums

More of Yukiko’s original, freestyle ikebana appear in her website’s Ikebana Gallery.

Kentfield, California – March 2010

Orchids Rising with Calla Lilies

Peter — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:53:23 +0000

Floral design expresses condolence sentiment with seasonal flowers.

Greenbrae, California – March, 2010

Celebration in February

Peter — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:34:23 +0000

Lilies, stock and “wax” flowers for pink lovers, tulips ready to open, with green mist, harakeke, equisitum and curly willow in heavy glass vase.

Congratulations, San Anselmo, California, February 2010

New Year’s Ikebana in Marin Style

Peter — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:57:37 +0000

Japanese floral design, cymbidium orchids, red amaryllis, curly willow with moss, harakeke, Marin seasonal foliage, created for another artist.

New Year’s Celebration: 5-Foot Bouquet, Smith Ranch, San Rafael

Peter — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:49:15 +0000

Five footer arrangement in green and white is poised on staggered pedestals with Oriental lilies, orchids, roses, and seasonal branches with harakeke, and a vase of hydrangea – traditional design for the Smith Ranch.

Christmas Colors:

Peter — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:33:38 +0000

Red, white and green: roses orchids, holly, harakeke and curly willow… This bouquet has recently been posted on my Online Bouquets page along with one of those shopping cart buttons.

Thanksgiving – Theme Design, Smith Ranch Homes, San Rafael

Peter — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:54:22 +0000

This five foot arrangement by Yukiko is traditional for the buffet at Smith Ranch Homes. Flowers, leaves, branches and fruits of the season: including anthuriums, roses, harakeke, berries, baby apples and lemons.

Rose Bouquet with Harakeke and Queen Anne’s Lace – October Flowers

Peter — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 17:29:51 +0000

The client called on Saturday night and asked to arrange a custom sympathy design to be delivered in Marin on Sunday morning. Yukiko made this bouquet of roses, harakeke and Queen Anne’s Lace in a classic gathering vase. Its photo below was taken as it left the studio on Sunday morning.

Rose Bouquet with Harakeke and Queen Anne