Container Guidelines
Rikka and Shoka
Containers for shoka and rikka should have an opening at the top that is wider than the base and the top edge should be completely even.
Boat Containers
Boat containers are used for shoka boat arrangements and can also be used in jiyuka arrangements.
Baskets
Baskets are suitable for traditional isshuike and nishuike shoka designs. Not suitable for sanshuike, shimputai or futakabu-ike designs. Baskets without handles are preferable. Kenzan must be raised to just below the top of the basket.
Suiban
A suiban is a flat, shallow container and is suitable for futakabu-ike, shoka, some modern shoka and classic rikka designs and jiyuka style.
Traditional Bronze
Traditional bronze containers are for classic rikka and classic shoka arrangements. Should not be used for modern shoka, jiyuka or any shimputai.
Tatehana
A tatehana container should be no more than 9 to 10 inches tall.
Rikka or Shoka Containers
Jiyuka Containers
Shoka Containers
Tatehana Containers
Classic Rikka or Shoka
Tatehana with 1 Stem of Camellia
Modern Rikka / Shoka
Futakabu-ike, Shoka, Jiyuka
Baskets
Nishuike or Isshuike
Shimputai
Shimputai or Jiyuka
