At OUKA Flower, with a vision of crafting unseen landscapes through dried flowers, we dream of a world where, like the first person to ever give a flower, we uncover the hidden beauty in every bloom. By transforming that beauty into new value, we strive to create a world where dried flowers, people, and all things live in closer harmony.
Our all projects aim to discover the inherent beauty and value of plants left behind in terms of conventional floral demand, such as discarded vegetables, weeds, and pruning waste. By actively incorporating these “outcasts” as dried flower materials in our creations and workshops, we bring them into the hands of many people. This approach represents the very starting point of OUKA Flower.
We aim to create and offer new beauty and value by using discarded parts of vegetables and produce that can no longer be consumed after their harvest season as floral materials.
In collaboration with gardeners, we collect pruned plants and repurpose them as dried flower materials and floral interior decor. Through this, we aim to share their beauty and value with a wider audience.
Using dried and preserved flowers, we design and build spatial decorations for stores, showrooms, and commercial facilities. We also create event booths and photo spots tailored to each space and purpose.
We transform overlooked plants such as discarded vegetables, weeds, and pruned branches into dried flower materials. By doing so, we reveal their hidden beauty and create new value through design.
This is a new type of flower workshop, different from traditional Ikebana or Bonsai experiences. Using dried flowers, participants can appreciate the craftsmanship rooted in Japanese culture.
A creator of Ouka, a dried flower brand built on the concept of discovering the hidden beauty in all plants—just like the first person in human history to give a flower—redefining their value, and continuously creating a world where dried flowers, people, and objects coexist in harmony.
Fascinated by how wild plants naturally wither in the fields and mountains, he self-taught the art of dried flower arrangement.
His work focuses on bringing out the intrinsic beauty of plants, blending traditional Japanese craftsmanship with dried flowers to create unique products, as well as designing floral installations for stores, offices, and other spaces.
The degree and speed of aging in dried flowers vary depending on the type of flower and the environment in which they are displayed.
In particular, exposure to direct sunlight or placement in high-temperature, high-humidity areas accelerates the aging process. Over time, dried flowers typically develop a sepia tone and become increasingly fragile as they deteriorate.
However, their lifespan ultimately depends on whether their aged appearance can be appreciated as part of their charm.
Some materials, such as Cattleya, Plumeria, succulents, vegetables, and fruits, have thick, moisture-rich petals. These flowers are prone to cracking or splitting significantly, and their petals may fall off during the drying process.
| Type | Dried-Flower Processing | Notes |
| Flowers that bloom from bulbs (e.g., lilies, tulips, calla lilies) | △ | While they may shrink or lose petals, they can still be used as dried materials. |
| Thin-petaled flowers (e.g., cherry blossoms, plum blossoms) | × | Their petals tend to fall off, making them unsuitable for drying. |
| Nuts | △ | The outcome depends on the variety. For example, Hypericum berries tend to develop wrinkles on the surface. |
| Fruits | × | Due to their high sugar content, they are prone to mold and require extra care. |
| Plumeria | × | It can be dried using silica gel, but it becomes fragile. |
| Cattleya | × | It can be dried using silica gel, but it becomes fragile. |
| Succulents | △ | Due to their high moisture content, they shrink significantly, losing their characteristic plump appearance. |
At OUKA Flower, with a vision of crafting unseen landscapes through dried flowers, we dream of a world where, like the first person to ever give a flower, we uncover the hidden beauty in every bloom. By transforming that beauty into new value, we strive to create a world where dried flowers, people, and all things live in closer harmony.
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