C24-05 Summer Pioneers

Description

We are pleased to present our new designs, “C24-05 Summer Pioneers” and “C24-07 Winter Guardians,” which are part of a series inspired by the Venerable Cherry Tree and Venerable Maple Tree designs from the previous year. Each design comprises two pieces of uchikake or monmuji fabric. However, you have the option to choose either the right or left fabric, allowing for individual display. In this collection, we will be focusing on various skills covered in our past advanced classes, featuring artists such as Ito Jakuchu and Sakai Hoitsu.

C24-05 Summer Pioneers

Swallows, known for their speed and skillful migratory abilities, can traverse oceans despite strong winds and stormy weather. Similar to the invigorating wind, they carry seeds and possibly sprouts to new lands from the Venerable Cherry Tree. Even if a tree grows successfully with vigorous branches and flowers, it is destined to perish someday. Swallows symbolize living beings playing a role in bringing seeds to another land, establishing new foundations to ensure the continued flourishing of flowers in different countries. Teachers and advanced stitchers are also essential on this journey to perpetuate this tradition.

C24-07 Winter Guardians

Sparrows and bush warblers typically spend their time during the local winter season, seeking shelters and collaborating for protection. They may gather with other bird species to divert attention from predators. Just as there are roles as guardians in nature, we recognize the necessity in our community to protect, akin to the hidden virtue symbolized by the moon in the Venerable Maple Trees design. These creatures live under narcissus/daffodil coverings and plum trees serve as their fortress.