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Gunbai, meaning “military-apportioned fan”, was a specialized form of fan used by high-ranking samurai officers in old Japan to communicate commands to their troops. They could also shield the officer from the sun, or arrows.
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The color change of the maple is considered especially beautiful in Japan. Autumn is an extremely favorable season for visiting Japan because of the intense colors. At the height of autumn, the leaves are more flowery than flowers.
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This piece asks that we work to meet the challenge of making treasure patterns in 3D with color.
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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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From the window of the glowing moon, you can almost hear the sound of bell crickets amongst the bush clover.
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Ears of rice turn golden when the husks of the rice plants have accumulated enough nutrients. About 40-45 days after the ears appear, the now golden ears of rice are hanging down, and it is time to harvest the rice.
The ears of rice that bend low, as if from recognition of its cultivation owed to nature’s blessings, represent an appreciation of blessings.
