DIY Japanese Kokedama Kit

The Kitsters DIY Japanese Kokedama Kit introduces you to one of Japan's most meditative and visually striking plant arts; kokedama, which translates literally to "moss ball." The technique involves wrapping a plant's root ball in a specially prepared soil mixture, then binding it tightly in moss and twine to create a self-contained, soil-free living sculpture that can be displayed hanging in the air or resting on a surface. 

The result looks like something from a high-end botanical studio and takes about 30–45 minutes to make at home with no prior plant or craft experience. Kokedama originated in Japan as a democratic alternative to bonsai, rooted in the idea that any plant, displayed with intention, becomes art. The finished piece is a living, growing sculpture that changes subtly over time as the plant develops and one that requires only occasional soaking to water rather than daily attention. Everything needed is in the kit.