Ikebana Kenzan Flower Frog

Rooted in the rich traditions of Japanese floristry, Kyoto Hana Akari produces refined Ikebana tools crafted by skilled artisans in Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata, a Japanese region celebrated worldwide for its centuries old tradition of fine metalworking. Honoring the art of Japanese flower arrangement, Kyoto Hana Akari designs essential tools that seamlessly blend traditional craftsmanship with functional, modern aesthetics.

Best For: Minimalist single-stem arrangements, bud vases, desk displays, and practicing small-scale moribana styles.

Heritage & Origins: Crafted in Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture, Japan.

Dimensions: approx 50 mm diameter × 21 mm height

Weight: Approx. 220 g

Materials: Solid brass base, stainless steel pins, removable rubber base bumper.

Heritage Niigata Craftsmanship: Expertly forged by artisans in Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata, a region famous throughout Japan for centuries of metalworking excellence and tool production.

Traditional Ikebana Mechanics: Designed to honor traditional Japanese floristry rules, allowing stems to emerge seamlessly from water without visible supports.

Heavyweight Solid Brass: Substantial weight anchors the arrangement at the bottom of shallow ceramic bowls (suiban) or glass vessels to prevent tipping.

High-Density Stainless Steel Pins: Rust-resistant pins hold delicate wild stems and woody branches securely in place.

Protective Non-Slip Gasket: Includes a removable rubber base ring to prevent sliding in shallow water while protecting delicate ceramics or lacquerware from scratches.  

A Sustainable Legacy: A permanent, plastic-free alternative to floral foam designed to be reused for decades of seasonal arrangement.