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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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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The word shuya refers to the beauty and abundance of the autumn wilds in Japan. To achieve such a scene, within the delicate autumn moonlight, the bellflower and pampas are expressed with lighter colors, mainly with flat silk and metallic threads.
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We all have memories of the spring grasses we saw in childhood. This obi design expresses the beautiful, yet humble wildflowers of Japan that tickle our curiosity. When we search for a design motif, we truly cherish the old references, although it might be refreshing to just go out for a walk to look for new ideas.
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Asakusa is one of the “One Hundred Famous Views of Edo” series of ukiyo-e prints begun and largely completed by the Japanese artist Hiroshige from 1856 to 1858.
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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.
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The Japanese word “tsuzumi” conjures up images of a joyful atmosphere during festivals and banquets. This tsuzumi (hand drum) has been used in traditional folk music for Noh and Kabuki. Because the drum makes a beautiful loud sound, it is a motif for wishing to have a good harvest and success.
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Hozuki, or lantern plant, is native to East Asia and is known for its striking, papery fruit husks that resemble glowing lanterns. In Japanese culture, the hozuki holds several symbolic meanings, making it a popular motif in embroidery:
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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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The tree peony is likened to a standing beauty because its stem grows straight and unbranched, while the peony is likened to a seated beauty because it is low and horizontal.
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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.