Where to find the perfect Ikebana Toolkit
Starting Ikebana and looking for some inspiration on where to find your kit? You’re in the right place
A good toolkit is the perfect foundation for creating both traditional and modern Ikebana arrangements. Each tool has a specific role and helps you, the florist, to achieve balance and aesthetic. We’ve curated a list of the freshest Kenzan, scissors, and vases, to make finding your own toolkit a whole lot simpler. Have a scroll to see what we found…
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The Essentials
Starting off simple, this 2-piece kit on Etsy has all the essentials you need to start making aesthetic Ikebana magic.
Item: 2PCS Japanese Ikebana Essential Tool Set [Koryu Scissors + Round Brass Kenzan]
Brand: Wazakura Japan
Shop – Wazakura Japan – $57.99
Description:
Scissors are a must for any kind of flower arranging—and these are specially designed to cut flower stems and branches. They’re super sharp to ensure accuracy and feature broad blades for the cleanest cuts. This kit includes a Kenzan too—the spiked holder that will hold your flowers upright and precisely placed, keeping arrangements looking beautiful and professional.
Amazon Finds
If you’re a lover of convenience, consider yourself in luck—there are Ikebana toolkits on Amazon Prime! The style of this kit is definitely more simple (and it doesn’t include scissors), but the price makes it perfect for someone with a lower budget, or a complete beginner.
Item: Japanese Ikebana Vase Kit
Brand: Eggone
Shop – Amazon – £33.19
Buying as a Gift?
Not only is this kit gorgeous, but it also comes in a beautiful wooden box (love heart emoji), so it even looks great when packed away. This lovely set can be personalized, making it the perfect gift for someone who wants to get into Ikebana. (You’ll for sure get bonus points if you throw in one of our online courses!)
Item: Ikebana Japanese Flower Arranging Kit. Personalization available.
Brand: CuttingEtchGifts
Shop – Etsy – £27.50
Description:
This toolkit includes two Kenzans, a needle straightener and cleaning tool, a Kenzan rake, and Japanese-style scissors.
The Cutest Pin Holders
Look at how tiny these pin holders are! If you’re a lover of all things minimal, you’re sure to love these precision Kenzans—they look ideal for small flowers and cute mini-arrangements!
Item: Niwaki Pin Holder
Brand: Sarah Raven
Shop – Sarah Raven – £10.95
The Artisan Look
This toolkit not only includes some great items, but it’s also sure to look amazing in your home (the ceramic bowl is 100% giving shabby-chic, cottage-core dream). This gift set not only includes a bowl, ceramic frog, and a Niwaki Kenzan, but also comes with a packet of Nigella papillosa “Delft Blue” seeds to grow in your garden. We love how well thought-out this gift set is—it’s the perfect mix of gardening and floristry to cultivate your artistry.
Item: The Flower Lover’s Ikebana Gift Set
Brand: Paper Thin Moon
Shop – Paper Thin Moon – £72.00
The Mini Edition
How sweet is this mini Ikebana kit from Kikkerland? If there’s a friend or family member you want to introduce to Ikebana, this tiny kit is definitely experimentation-friendly. It’s even portable! The pack includes instructions, a vase, a flower frog, mini shears, and a cotton towel.
Item: Mini Ikebana Kit
Brand: Kikkerland
Shop – Fredaldous – $28.00