Niwaki Kenzan Flower Frogs

About this gift

Brass Pin Holders, Made in Japan by Niwaki

Niwaki founder Jake Hobson first encountered kenzans while studying pruning and tree-training at Furukawa Teijuen nursery in Osaka. The tools he brought back to his tree farm in Dorset, England, became the foundation of Niwaki’s floral line. These kenzan flower frogs are still made in Japan from brass pins set into a heavy lead base, and they hold woody branches and soft green stems with equal grip. Place one at the bottom of a dish or vase, press stems onto the pins at whatever angle you like, and add water. No foam, no tape, no fuss.

Choosing a Size

The mini set (24 mm each, sold as a set of four) fits inside bud vases, the Beach Stone Ikebana Vase, or any narrow-necked vessel. They also double as candle stands—the pins grip a taper securely, and they pair well with beeswax tapers for a low table arrangement. The medium (61 mm, 257 g) is the most versatile size and sits well inside the Ikebana Vase or any standard table vessel. The large (80 mm, 510 g) anchors heavier arrangements—thick-stemmed branches, full seasonal displays—and works in wider bowls, pitchers, and hurricane vases.