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The Kimono Gallery
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The composition of this woman's haori reveals bamboo leaves in a bold, modernist interpretation, rendered in yellow, white, black, and coral against a vibrant turquoise background. Early Showa period (1926-1940), Japan
The design incorporates sweeping curved bands in mauve and butter yellow that create a dynamic sense of movement, reminiscent of flowing water or undulating landscapes. Taisho to early Showa (1912-1940), Japan
Maiko’s Obi sash. Japan
Utagawa Yoshifuji's "Rabbit Sumo". 1868. Ota memorial Museum of Art
An archival photograph, 1927, presents a rare portrait of the legendary Japanese actress and director Kinuyo Tanaka (1909–1977) during the early years of her illustrious career. Via Blue Ruin1 on Flickr
Hanachozu, the traditional Japanese practice of decorating shrine or temple water basins with seasonal flowers. The basin, known as a chozubachi, is filled with vibrant blue and purple hydrangea flowers and Japanese maple leaves. A hishaku (bamboo ladle) rests across the mossy stone basin.
Mino is famous in Japan for the beautiful paper products or washi. This globe shown is rather simple, but it shows the depth of time that some makers have dedicated to their lanterns. I was told that some lanterns take upwards of a year to complete.” Text and photography by Brendon Hicks
by the legendary late-period Ukiyo-e artist Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839–1892). Titled Looking Dark: The Appearance of a Nagoya Housewife of the Kaei Era
Woman in Rain with Umbrella. Ukiyo-e woodblock print. About 1800, Japan. Artist Utagawa Toyokuni I
