Kimono Trivia of Japanese checkered pattern / Traditional Kimono pattern ⑤
Ichimatsu pattern is called a checkerboard pattern in English and it is a pattern in which squares of two colors are repeated up, down, left, and ri...
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Kimono Trivia of Japanese hemp leaf pattern / Traditional Kimono pattern ④
Japanese hemp leaf pattern, called "Asanoha" is a geometric pattern of hexagons connecting rhombus shapes.
This pattern has been used to decora...
Kimono Origin of Japanese arrow pattern / Traditional Kimono pattern ③
Yagasuri. "Japanese arrow pattern"
Japanese arrow pattern, called "Yagasuri" is a pattern of white and colored arrow feathers arranged vertically i...
Kimono 5 advices when we buy kimonos
■Kimono Prices and Where to Buy
Are you thinking that kimonos are too expensive?
Basically, that is right!
It is a one-of-a-kind item mad...
Kimono Origin of Japanese wave pattern / Traditional Kimono pattern ②
Japanese wave pattern called as Seigaiha
In Japanese, the wave pattern is called "Seigaiha". It is used as a design pattern of kimonos a lot. The tra...
Kimono Origin of Japanese orange peel pattern / Traditional Kimono pattern ①
From the Japanese standpoint of orange peel pattern.
→The pattern of overlapping circles and ovals of the same size in quarters is called "Shippo...
Kimono Seasons and Patterns to be aware of when wearing a kimono
When wearing a kimono, pay attention to (1) If the motifs are of plants and animals in nature, "Season ahead! is the iron rule. (2) If the motif is a seasonal event, it's OK up to the day of the event plus ahead of time. (3) Non-seasonal patterns and flowers patterns from all four seasons are OK for all seasons.
Kimono The First Kimono
When we buy a kimono to order for the first time, we have to take care of various things such as pattern matching, size, and compatibility with accessories.
The impression when we see it as an antique is a bit different from the way the pattern appears when it's shaped, so I hope you can refer to my failures as well.