"Every flower is a soul blossoming in Nature"
It is well said "Flowers always make people better, happier and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine to the soul." Flowers are widely used for interior decoration; it gives aesthetic appeal to the ambiance. Flower arrangement is an art and it is widely used in hotel, offices, and hospitals on everyday basis. Flower arrangement may be defined as the art of organizing and grouping together plant materials to achieve harmony of form, color, and texture. They add cheer, beauty, life and happiness to the ambiance.
In hotels flowers are used extensively. There are different arrangements of flower placed on different places. Large spectacular arrangement are kept in the lobby, restaurant and small arrangement are kept in rooms, suites. The extent to which flowers are used in hotel interior depends on the degree of luxury provided.The housekeeper is responsible for all flower arrangement and their placement in most hotels.
Circular shape: Arranging flower in circular design adds a pleasing element. It is satisfying to the viewer's eye. The circular or round shape is loved by nature since majority of flowers lies in this shape. In fact, its also easier to arrange flowers in circular fashion. This type of arrangement is laid on conference tables or on buffet tables. They can be presented to high class executives or politicians on different occasion.
Triangular shape: It is a most common arrangement of flowers used in Personal and Professional functions. Firstly, height and width is fixed with flowers and then focal point is established. It is made in the triangle shape and looks very attractive. They are placed on the buffet table or in the side station. In ceremonies we can find this kind of arrangements.
Crescent shape: The crescent is asymmetrical and formal. It requires lot of skill and experience. This type of arrangement is very eye catching. It is kept in the lobby of the hotel. It is used as a focal point to catch the attention of the guest.
Fan shape: It is a low arrangement and it does not interfere with conversation across the table. It is a fan or a horizontal in shape generally placed in the restaurant either in buffet or on dining table. Hotel rooms also have this kind of arrangement
Hogarth or 'S' shape: This is very graceful style of arrangement. It is easier to make when curved branches are used. Once 'S' shape is made, flowers are filled at the center.
Ikebana: means 'making flowers live' in Japanese. People in Japan use flowers to symbolize season. They represent ideal harmony between earthy and eternal life. In each arrangement there is an imaginary triangle tallest line represent heaven, towards the heaven is man and the lowest line looking up to both is earth. This is been practiced for past 100 years. The formal type of flower arrangement is called Seika style. Floating type of arrangement is called Ukibana and basket type of arrangement is called Morimano.
i really love flowers n i love to know how they are arrange to look more lovely n gorgeous. its nice educational to learn from u professional one.thanks! more power
I am a homemaker. did a short course on flower arrangements and looking for a job in mumbai, goregoan east. can i get any giidence in this regard?
I like the pictures you used to tell about the basic shapes of flower arranging. I think the "s" shape is the hardest to make, because you need exactly the right flowers for it. sometimes they are hard to find.
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this arrangements are so interesting. I would like to know about this.
very interesting..I would like to understand about different types flowers, colours and occations that can be used.
im doing Bsc(horticulture) so i want some nots and photos on flower arrangements so if u have any nots material plz send to my email id: rasheed.kadapatti@gmail.com
All flower arrangements r very nice to see especially crescent & ikebena arrangements r super…….
very nice Arrangement. so many think i learn from here.keep it up
nice and warming flower arrangement…i alway love flowers and i like all this arrangements.
very good
do u know the hogarth pic that u used is made by me.
so say thanks!!!
these arrangements are realiy intresting espacially S shape and ikebana style
Don't forget ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging! :P
nice wrk done..neccesary to know info is provided..
Hey thats a nice lesson…vry new thing to learn
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