Qualifications for Ikenobo Certificates

Effective July, 2019

Although the number of lessons is not the only determining factor for certificates, the list below represents the current guidelines for the amount of study necessary for each grade.  An understanding of the knowledge and principles inherent to the certificate is also necessary before the certificate can be granted.

Registered as member of ikenobo

Diploma,  Name plate and “The Book of Ikebana, Part I” accompanies certificate

Diploma, Name plate and “The Book of Ikebana, Part II” accompanies certificate

Diploma, Name plate and “The Book of Ikebana, Part III” accompanies certificate

Teacher’s Assistant
Preliminary RIKKA study may begin.
Diploma, Name plate and “The Book of Ikebana, Part IV” accompany certificate

Instructor of Ikebana 3rd Grade
RIKKA study officially begins at this level.
USUBAN stand may be used.
Diploma

Instructor of ikebana, 2nd Grade
Diploma

Instructor of Ikebana, 1st grade
KABAN stand may be used
Diploma

Assistant professor of ikebana, 3rd grade
TOKOGAMAE may be used
Diploma

Assistant professor of ikebana, 2nd grade
Diploma

Assistant professor of ikebana, 1st grade
KISSHI-MAKU may be used
Diploma

Professor of ikebana, 3rd grade
SUIRENNOMA may be used
Diploma

Professor of ikebana, 2nd grade
Diploma

Professor of ikebana, 1st grade
Diploma