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l Koyori (Paper Feathers/Flags)
Koyori, or "paper feathers," are handmade in
Kyoto, Japan, from thin Japanese paper. The
featherlike paper "flags" can be dyed, paint-
ed or written on. There are two types: Eggshell
Koyori, which have a natural, uneven matte
surface, and Wire Koyori, which have a shiny
white surface. The wire-core stems can be bent
into any shape or formation.
l Takehimo (Natural
Binding Strips)
These versatile binding strips
(10 inches long by ΒΌ inch
wide) are made of Japa-
nese paper with a bamboo
print on them, making them
appear to be strips of real
bamboo. There is a wire
running through the center
of each strip, which makes
the strips applicable for
binding and securing
structures, and they also
serve as a visually
appealing alternative to
other paper-covered wires.
l Momigara
(Rick Husks)
Momigara rice
husks are meant for
covering mechanics
within a floral design
or to be an integral
part of a design.
They are light, not
only in weight but
also in color, and
fine enough not to
block floral stems.
Easily recyclable
and eco-friendly,
Momigara can
also be glued on
surfaces, creating
a natural rough
surface in floral
design work.
Photos this page and
opposite, courtesy of
Gabriele Kubo/
Greengabes
