Hemp leaf is one of the Japanese traditional patterns.“Asa” means hemp and “ha” means leaf.It’s a geometric pa […]
カテゴリー: DESIGN
Kanoko (fawn design)
“Kanoko” means “fawn”. This pattern is similar to spots on a fawn’s back and the name was derived from it. Thi […]
KIKU (Chrysanthemum)
Chrysanthemum blooms in autumn and is the representative flower of Japan as well as Sakura and the symbol of longevity. Its motif is used fo […]
Shibori Tie-dyeing with Sakura wood chip!
Preparation | Spot patterns | Stripe pattern | Abstract pattern | Hexagon & square patterns | Dyeing & Coordinating with Kimono and […]
Hitoe kimono for June and September
Kimono without liner is called “Hitoe”, which means single cloth. As a custom, hitoe kimono is only wearable in June and Septemb […]
Tsubame (Swallow)
Swallows come to Japan at the end of spring, and they spend a summer and raise chicks. They usually build a nest of mud and grasses around h […]
Kaminari (Thunder & Lightning bolt)
KAMINARI motifs Square-cochleate design. Some of them form one combination pattern. It also is known as a Chinese traditional motif. “ […]