Motif of Kimono

2016/05/04


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I joined the monthly ceremony of IKUTAMA Shrine on 1st May. Tango-no-Sekku is a celebration for children by display fabric carps called KOI-NOBORI.  My mind was quenched by the fine blue sky and fresh green leaves and comfortable breeze in the garden. This place is an oasis in the city. What a nice place it is !

A jacket remade from HAORI kimono has just arrived to my atelier. The motif is called “SEIKAIHA” (blue sea wave) like fish scale. The motif layout was special and needed time to cut out each patterns. The jacket is gorgeous and shows strong power !  It was needed something hard and soft details on collar/sleeve/pocket/lining. This is my style with sharpness and gentleness together.

The blue ground color/mustard wave color/yellow solid color dyed in silk fibers — How refined and noble !  It is impossible for workman to dye these excellent colors except long careered artisan. We are proud of “Japanese Tradition”. Enjoy this !