An arrangement by Haruko Takeichi.

After graduating from an all-female arts college, Haruko Takeichi moved to the U.S. upon marriage in 1968. She entered the Sōgetsu school under Okinaka Synyo in 1980. Takeichi received the first-degree grandmaster qualification for the Sōgetsu style in 1989 and began teaching in Santa Ana and Los Angeles. In 2007, she received the Special Award for Overseas Instructor from Sōgetsu headquarters. She holds the highest rank of “Rigi” in ikebana. Takeichi currently works as an interior designer.