Pin Holders
As floral foam continues to fall out of favour, such as the banning of its use at RHS shows for example, the challenge for florists is how to create designs that can be constructed confidently without the use of dependable, water retaining floral foam.
‘A traditional design using a pinholder at Chelsea Flower Show.’
This is when the pin holder, once relegated to the bottom of the workbox after the invention of foam, has come into its own once again.
So what is a pin holder?
Associated with the Japanese art of Ikebana, the pin holder or Kenzan has been used for centuries. They are now found worldwide and are a popular option for arranging flowers in a sustainable, eco-friendly way.
