FAQ

Kokedama are ornamental plant arrangements following traditional Japanese aesthetics of wabi-sabi which describes appreciating beauty that is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete in nature. Characteristics of wabi-sabi aesthetics and principles include asymmetry, roughness, simplicity, economy, austerity, modesty, intimacy, and the appreciation of both natural objects and the forces of nature.

The Kokedama made by Studio YU combines the nearai bonsai and kusamono planting styles that originated in Japan. Nearai bonsai means planting without a pot. Kusamono refers to a planting that is displayed to be the center of attention.

Kokedama is a plant in a moss-covered, substrate-filled, sphere-like shape. Studio YU uses a specially formated substrate mix best suited for each plant type that might include akadama granular clay, peat, shredded cedarwood, perlite, and vermiculite. It has taken Studio YU years of trials and practice under the tutulage of Japanese kokedama masters to model this art form.

Kokedama are typically displayed in a dish, or on a plate, or flat objects like stone or wood. They may also be suspended in the air from a sturdy line or sling attached to a ceiling, curtain rod, or a shelf and near appropriate lighting. You may get as creative as you like. We've made custom stands from bamboo, chopsticks and even pencils.

Our kokedama descriptions will state whether a display piece is included in the price. Assume that they are not included. We intend to offer display pieces for sale as soon as the Covid-19 pandemic gets better, thus enabling us to source such products.