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This insect cage conveys the idea of insects living among the stems of the begonia flowers. In late summer the crickets begin to sing all at once like a symphony.
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Mountain grape vines decorate the scenery with their vivid colorful fruit. The grape is a rare motif in Japanese embroidery.
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Design is called “Kazusa Kujukuri Seine Net”, which depicts the working fishermen at Kujukuri, the city next to Togane, Japan, where Kurenai-Kai is located.
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Tango no Sekku, Boy’s Day also known as Ayame no Hi (Iris Festival), is one of the traditional ceremonies wishing for the son to grow strong and healthy just like the samurai.
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According to the Cyclical Perspective of Life, life is a cycle. We can see that life has its own seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Every “season of life” has an irreplaceable meaning. Summer is the Prime of Life, the young and strong age.
Summer is the time when most plants achieve overwhelming growth and become lush.
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This is a design of a traditional small boat motif on kimono. Hikifune means “boat pulling” or towing a floating boat from a towpath along a canal. We can easily imagine the life of this boat owner dragging his boat through this beautiful yet harsh nature.
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Based on the Cyclical perspective of life, we see life as a cycle.
The four seasons of spring, summer, autumn, and winter, which nature repeats, cannot be replaced and each season has its own brilliance.
Winter, when the weather turns bitterly cold. This is the time when the trees prepare for the next spring, dreaming of its next arrival.
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A morning glory blooms valiantly facing the sky. Morning glories are a traditional flowers that represent summer. They are short-lived, blooming in the morning and wilting by noon.
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Kudzu, is a vigorous and resilient vine native to Japan, which carries deep symbolic meaning in Japanese culture.
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This Hydrangea design showcases a breathtaking array of colors, capturing the natural hues found in different varieties of Hydrangea blossoms. From delicate pastel to vivid tones, the embroidery design allows for a stunning play of colors.
