Curving Leaves in VR Ikebana

This research realizes the manipulation of curving leaves in our VR Ikebana simulation. We have been experimenting with various VR Ikebana simulation which are realized in virtual space. We focus on the most commonly used among the three styles of Ikebana works in Ikebana Ikenobo which is (free-style) Jiyuka. It is the most flexible in arranging flowers which needs various kinds of manipulation to perform variety of works such as curving and fixing leaves. In our example, Ikebana work consisting of two sunflowers, long thin leaves and purple crowded flowers are investigated to realize the simulation.