No longer relegated to ikebana flower displays, kenzan are becoming increasingly popular among flower lovers everywhere. A reusable and more elegant alternative to using floral foam, a kenzan is the foundation of any arrangement; its pins pierce through the base of the stems to hold them in place. Display it in a shallow bowl full of water – seeing the architecture behind the arrangement is part of the ikebana practice. The brass pins in this kenzan, which were made in Japan, can support woody material as well as softer greens and stems. Read Less