iwagumi

plural iwagumis

1. countableuncountableAlternative letter-case form of Iwagumi.

plural Iwagumis · alternative uncommon iwagumi

1. uncountableA Japanese style of aquarium aquascaping that focuses on the simplistic yet harmonious placement of stones; (countable) an aquascape in this style.

   Coordinate term: Ryoboku

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   The most difficult task when it comes to the Iwagumi aquascaping style is to obtain that harmony and unity through simplicity. The Iwagumi is not about just collecting a number of stones but about placing them in a fluent, natural and spacious way so that they are related both to each other and the rest of the scape.

   2022 September 27, “The Iwagumi Layout: An Introduction”, in aquascapinglove.com

   The whole aim of the Iwagumi layout is to show the best of the stones. Therefore, you can add a natural impression to the aquascape by choosing plants that match the characteristics and textures of the stones

   2021 February 19, “ADA Review ‘Maintenance Technique – Iwagumi Layout’”, in adana.co.jp

   Inspired by Japanese nature and its simple yet rich culture, Iwagumi style aquascape is becoming a trendy design in themed aquariums today, which translates to “rock garden.”

   2019 September 10, “Aquascape Iwagumi Beginner's Guide”, in aquascape.guru

   Hey Aquascaping people, please give me some feedback on my recent Iwagumi. This time I want to keep it as simple and minimalistic as it can be.

   2024 January 3, __elu__, “Opinions on Iwagumi?”, in reddit.com

2. rareuncountableA similar style of stone placement but for gardens.

   The stone grouping (iwagumi) uses seven stones symbolizing the seven wise men.

   2007, Motomi Oguchi, Create your own Japanese garden, page 36

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   In arranging rocks as iwagumi rocks are generally placed in three ways: standing vertically, lying horizontally on top of the ground, and half buried in the ground.

   1970, Takakuwa, Gisei, 1894-, Invitation to Japanese gardens, page 155