The textile technique which became the foundation of Meisen is stripes and ikat. In the 16th century, striped fabrics flowed into Japan through trade with China, India and Southeast Asia, and became popular in the Edo period. Ikat’s technology... Read More | Share it now!
Are Peony flowers the most frequently used motifs for kimono patterns?Peony came from China in the 8th century, but it soon became a flower loved by nobles and a symbol of beauty and fortune.Butterflies are said to be carnations of peony and there are... Read More | Share it now!
Kimonos and obis have various stream patterns, but many are rapid flows.The Japanese archipelago has a mountain range with a height of 1000 to 3000 m running like a spine and is divided into the Pacific side and the Japan Sea side, so the overall... Read More | Share it now!
April is the beginning of a new fiscal year for Japanese, the season for the entrance ceremony of schools and companies. For that reason, the cherry blossoms or sakura that bloom this month are special trees for many people. However, there are not many... Read More | Share it now!
Is it the cherry blossom(sakura) or plum blossom(ume) most familiar to Japanese? Since the plum is the first tree to bloom as winter comes to an end, there is saying “the first among flowers”.With the pattern of kimono and obi, obviously the plum... Read More | Share it now!