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iroai_jp on Instagram: "Katazome Sample Book(Japanese Stencil-Dyeing Sample Book) – Part 1 of 4https://iroai.jp/hinagatabon/In the Edo period, sample books…"
Katazome Sample Book(Japanese Stencil-Dyeing Sample Book) – Part 1 of 4https://iroai.jp/hinagatabon/In the Edo period, sample books were created by pasting pieces of stenciled washi (Japanese paper) to serve as references for katazome (stencil-dyeing) designs.The techniques of katazome were intricate, and the combinations of colors and patterns were diverse. To show customers the variety of available designs and colors, artisans compiled small fabric or paper samples into a single book.Using these sample books, customers could check patterns and colors and place orders without needing to see or prepare full-length bolts of fabric.型染見本帳（かたぞめみほんちょう）– Part 1 of 4江戸時代には、型染めのデザインの参考にするために、型染めされた和紙を貼り付けた見本帳が作られました。型染めの技法は細かく、色や柄の組み合わせが多彩であっため、顧客に「どんな柄・色があるか」を見せるため、布の小さな見本をまとめた帳面が必要だったのです。見本帳を使えば、実際の反物を全部用意しなくても、柄や色を確認して注文することができました。#paperstencils #paperstencil #isekatagami #kimono #craftsmanship #japaneseculture #textile #katazome #art #design #craft #indigodyeing #indigo #型染め #見本帳 #伊勢型紙 #染め型紙 #型紙 #染織 #染色 #色合い #デザイン #模様 #文様 #テキスタイル #藍染
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Katazome Sample Books (Japanese Stencil-Dyeing Sample Books) – Part 1 of 4
www.instagram.com/p/DPRA_dUgvq...
In the Edo period, sample books were created by pasting pieces of stenciled washi (Japanese paper) to serve as references for katazome (stencil-dyeing) designs.
www.instagram.com/p/DPRA_dUgvq...
In the Edo period, sample books were created by pasting pieces of stenciled washi (Japanese paper) to serve as references for katazome (stencil-dyeing) designs.
Kasuri(Japanese Ikat)
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Kasuri(Japanese Ikat) is a relatively new dyeing and weaving technique in the long history of Japanese textiles.
Kasuri is admired for its softly blurred patterns and gentle tonal variations, created by pre-dyeing the threads before weaving.
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Kasuri(Japanese Ikat) is a relatively new dyeing and weaving technique in the long history of Japanese textiles.
Kasuri is admired for its softly blurred patterns and gentle tonal variations, created by pre-dyeing the threads before weaving.
November 4, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Kasuri(Japanese Ikat)
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Kasuri(Japanese Ikat) is a relatively new dyeing and weaving technique in the long history of Japanese textiles.
Kasuri is admired for its softly blurred patterns and gentle tonal variations, created by pre-dyeing the threads before weaving.
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Kasuri(Japanese Ikat) is a relatively new dyeing and weaving technique in the long history of Japanese textiles.
Kasuri is admired for its softly blurred patterns and gentle tonal variations, created by pre-dyeing the threads before weaving.
Ōshima Tsumugi (大島紬)
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Ōshima Tsumugi is a plain-woven silk textile traditionally produced on Amami Ōshima Island in Japan.
For dyeing the silk threads, a unique method is used: the yarns are first dyed with Yeddo hawthorn, then fixed with iron-rich mud.
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Ōshima Tsumugi is a plain-woven silk textile traditionally produced on Amami Ōshima Island in Japan.
For dyeing the silk threads, a unique method is used: the yarns are first dyed with Yeddo hawthorn, then fixed with iron-rich mud.
October 29, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Ōshima Tsumugi (大島紬)
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Ōshima Tsumugi is a plain-woven silk textile traditionally produced on Amami Ōshima Island in Japan.
For dyeing the silk threads, a unique method is used: the yarns are first dyed with Yeddo hawthorn, then fixed with iron-rich mud.
www.instagram.com/p/DQZSQPNko5...
Ōshima Tsumugi is a plain-woven silk textile traditionally produced on Amami Ōshima Island in Japan.
For dyeing the silk threads, a unique method is used: the yarns are first dyed with Yeddo hawthorn, then fixed with iron-rich mud.
Arabesque (Karakusa) Pattern
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The arabesque pattern has been used in Japan since ancient times.
It depicts continuous designs in which plant leaves and flowers are connected with vine-like curves, or sometimes consists solely of repeated vine motifs.
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The arabesque pattern has been used in Japan since ancient times.
It depicts continuous designs in which plant leaves and flowers are connected with vine-like curves, or sometimes consists solely of repeated vine motifs.
October 26, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Arabesque (Karakusa) Pattern
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The arabesque pattern has been used in Japan since ancient times.
It depicts continuous designs in which plant leaves and flowers are connected with vine-like curves, or sometimes consists solely of repeated vine motifs.
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The arabesque pattern has been used in Japan since ancient times.
It depicts continuous designs in which plant leaves and flowers are connected with vine-like curves, or sometimes consists solely of repeated vine motifs.
Stencil Technique to Create Shibori-Style Patterns
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Shibori dyeing is a traditional resist-dyeing technique.
To reduce the time and cost required for authentic shibori, artisans developed methods to reproduce shibori-like patterns using stencil dyeing instead.
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Shibori dyeing is a traditional resist-dyeing technique.
To reduce the time and cost required for authentic shibori, artisans developed methods to reproduce shibori-like patterns using stencil dyeing instead.
October 22, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Stencil Technique to Create Shibori-Style Patterns
www.instagram.com/p/DQHJEE5gWM...
Shibori dyeing is a traditional resist-dyeing technique.
To reduce the time and cost required for authentic shibori, artisans developed methods to reproduce shibori-like patterns using stencil dyeing instead.
www.instagram.com/p/DQHJEE5gWM...
Shibori dyeing is a traditional resist-dyeing technique.
To reduce the time and cost required for authentic shibori, artisans developed methods to reproduce shibori-like patterns using stencil dyeing instead.
The Gourd in Design
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The gourd, the fruit of a plant in the cucumber family, has long been used as a practical container for holding water or sake in Japan.
Because of its widening shape toward the bottom, the gourd has been regarded as an auspicious symbol.
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The gourd, the fruit of a plant in the cucumber family, has long been used as a practical container for holding water or sake in Japan.
Because of its widening shape toward the bottom, the gourd has been regarded as an auspicious symbol.
October 18, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The Gourd in Design
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The gourd, the fruit of a plant in the cucumber family, has long been used as a practical container for holding water or sake in Japan.
Because of its widening shape toward the bottom, the gourd has been regarded as an auspicious symbol.
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The gourd, the fruit of a plant in the cucumber family, has long been used as a practical container for holding water or sake in Japan.
Because of its widening shape toward the bottom, the gourd has been regarded as an auspicious symbol.
Kumo Tatewaku (Cloud Rising Pattern) in Design
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The Tatewaku pattern is one of Japan’s classic traditional motifs.
It features pairs of curved lines placed side by side, where each line swells outward in the middle and tapers toward both ends.
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The Tatewaku pattern is one of Japan’s classic traditional motifs.
It features pairs of curved lines placed side by side, where each line swells outward in the middle and tapers toward both ends.
October 15, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Kumo Tatewaku (Cloud Rising Pattern) in Design
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The Tatewaku pattern is one of Japan’s classic traditional motifs.
It features pairs of curved lines placed side by side, where each line swells outward in the middle and tapers toward both ends.
www.instagram.com/p/DP1EJZageD...
The Tatewaku pattern is one of Japan’s classic traditional motifs.
It features pairs of curved lines placed side by side, where each line swells outward in the middle and tapers toward both ends.
Swallow Motifs in Design
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Designs featuring the swallow have long been used in the decorative arts of East Asia, including Japan and China.
The swallow has been cherished as a bird that heralds the arrival of spring and is regarded as an auspicious symbol.
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Designs featuring the swallow have long been used in the decorative arts of East Asia, including Japan and China.
The swallow has been cherished as a bird that heralds the arrival of spring and is regarded as an auspicious symbol.
October 13, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Swallow Motifs in Design
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Designs featuring the swallow have long been used in the decorative arts of East Asia, including Japan and China.
The swallow has been cherished as a bird that heralds the arrival of spring and is regarded as an auspicious symbol.
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Designs featuring the swallow have long been used in the decorative arts of East Asia, including Japan and China.
The swallow has been cherished as a bird that heralds the arrival of spring and is regarded as an auspicious symbol.
Kuzufu (Textile Woven from Kudzu Fiber)
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Kuzufu is a traditional Japanese textile woven from the fibers of kudzu.
Cloth woven from kudzu fibers, called kuzufu, is known for its natural luster, lightness, water resistance, and heat-retaining qualities.
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Kuzufu is a traditional Japanese textile woven from the fibers of kudzu.
Cloth woven from kudzu fibers, called kuzufu, is known for its natural luster, lightness, water resistance, and heat-retaining qualities.
October 7, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Kuzufu (Textile Woven from Kudzu Fiber)
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Kuzufu is a traditional Japanese textile woven from the fibers of kudzu.
Cloth woven from kudzu fibers, called kuzufu, is known for its natural luster, lightness, water resistance, and heat-retaining qualities.
www.instagram.com/p/DPgfVTfEam...
Kuzufu is a traditional Japanese textile woven from the fibers of kudzu.
Cloth woven from kudzu fibers, called kuzufu, is known for its natural luster, lightness, water resistance, and heat-retaining qualities.
Stencil Technique to Create Shibori-Style Patterns
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Shibori dyeing is a traditional resist-dyeing technique.
To reduce the time and cost required for authentic shibori, artisans developed methods to reproduce shibori-like patterns using stencil dyeing instead.
www.instagram.com/p/DPbUDLbD4Y...
Shibori dyeing is a traditional resist-dyeing technique.
To reduce the time and cost required for authentic shibori, artisans developed methods to reproduce shibori-like patterns using stencil dyeing instead.
October 6, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Stencil Technique to Create Shibori-Style Patterns
www.instagram.com/p/DPbUDLbD4Y...
Shibori dyeing is a traditional resist-dyeing technique.
To reduce the time and cost required for authentic shibori, artisans developed methods to reproduce shibori-like patterns using stencil dyeing instead.
www.instagram.com/p/DPbUDLbD4Y...
Shibori dyeing is a traditional resist-dyeing technique.
To reduce the time and cost required for authentic shibori, artisans developed methods to reproduce shibori-like patterns using stencil dyeing instead.
San-Kuzushi Pattern
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The San-Kuzushi pattern is a continuous design featuring stripes arranged vertically and horizontally in a stone-paving-like layout.
This pattern was widely used in textiles and was believed to symbolize abundance and rich harvests in japan
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The San-Kuzushi pattern is a continuous design featuring stripes arranged vertically and horizontally in a stone-paving-like layout.
This pattern was widely used in textiles and was believed to symbolize abundance and rich harvests in japan
October 5, 2025 at 3:57 AM
San-Kuzushi Pattern
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The San-Kuzushi pattern is a continuous design featuring stripes arranged vertically and horizontally in a stone-paving-like layout.
This pattern was widely used in textiles and was believed to symbolize abundance and rich harvests in japan
www.instagram.com/p/DPOcLuSju2...
The San-Kuzushi pattern is a continuous design featuring stripes arranged vertically and horizontally in a stone-paving-like layout.
This pattern was widely used in textiles and was believed to symbolize abundance and rich harvests in japan
Katazome Sample Books (Japanese Stencil-Dyeing Sample Books) – Part 3 of 4
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In the Edo period, sample books were created by pasting pieces of stenciled washi (Japanese paper) to serve as references for katazome (stencil-dyeing) designs.
www.instagram.com/p/DPWKhc3jxW...
In the Edo period, sample books were created by pasting pieces of stenciled washi (Japanese paper) to serve as references for katazome (stencil-dyeing) designs.
October 4, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Katazome Sample Books (Japanese Stencil-Dyeing Sample Books) – Part 3 of 4
www.instagram.com/p/DPWKhc3jxW...
In the Edo period, sample books were created by pasting pieces of stenciled washi (Japanese paper) to serve as references for katazome (stencil-dyeing) designs.
www.instagram.com/p/DPWKhc3jxW...
In the Edo period, sample books were created by pasting pieces of stenciled washi (Japanese paper) to serve as references for katazome (stencil-dyeing) designs.
Bird Diagonal-Band Motif (Toridasuki)
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In Japanese art, subjects inspired by nature — known as kacho fugetsu (“flowers, birds, wind and moon,” evoking landscapes and the changing seasons) — have long been central themes.
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In Japanese art, subjects inspired by nature — known as kacho fugetsu (“flowers, birds, wind and moon,” evoking landscapes and the changing seasons) — have long been central themes.
October 2, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Bird Diagonal-Band Motif (Toridasuki)
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In Japanese art, subjects inspired by nature — known as kacho fugetsu (“flowers, birds, wind and moon,” evoking landscapes and the changing seasons) — have long been central themes.
www.instagram.com/p/DPL3W9GiW4...
In Japanese art, subjects inspired by nature — known as kacho fugetsu (“flowers, birds, wind and moon,” evoking landscapes and the changing seasons) — have long been central themes.
Katazome Sample Books (Japanese Stencil-Dyeing Sample Books) – Part 1 of 4
www.instagram.com/p/DPRA_dUgvq...
In the Edo period, sample books were created by pasting pieces of stenciled washi (Japanese paper) to serve as references for katazome (stencil-dyeing) designs.
www.instagram.com/p/DPRA_dUgvq...
In the Edo period, sample books were created by pasting pieces of stenciled washi (Japanese paper) to serve as references for katazome (stencil-dyeing) designs.
iroai_jp on Instagram: "Katazome Sample Book(Japanese Stencil-Dyeing Sample Book) – Part 1 of 4https://iroai.jp/hinagatabon/In the Edo period, sample books…"
Katazome Sample Book(Japanese Stencil-Dyeing Sample Book) – Part 1 of 4https://iroai.jp/hinagatabon/In the Edo period, sample books were created by pasting pieces of stenciled washi (Japanese paper) to serve as references for katazome (stencil-dyeing) designs.The techniques of katazome were intricate, and the combinations of colors and patterns were diverse. To show customers the variety of available designs and colors, artisans compiled small fabric or paper samples into a single book.Using these sample books, customers could check patterns and colors and place orders without needing to see or prepare full-length bolts of fabric.型染見本帳（かたぞめみほんちょう）– Part 1 of 4江戸時代には、型染めのデザインの参考にするために、型染めされた和紙を貼り付けた見本帳が作られました。型染めの技法は細かく、色や柄の組み合わせが多彩であっため、顧客に「どんな柄・色があるか」を見せるため、布の小さな見本をまとめた帳面が必要だったのです。見本帳を使えば、実際の反物を全部用意しなくても、柄や色を確認して注文することができました。#paperstencils #paperstencil #isekatagami #kimono #craftsmanship #japaneseculture #textile #katazome #art #design #craft #indigodyeing #indigo #型染め #見本帳 #伊勢型紙 #染め型紙 #型紙 #染織 #染色 #色合い #デザイン #模様 #文様 #テキスタイル #藍染
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October 1, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Katazome Sample Books (Japanese Stencil-Dyeing Sample Books) – Part 1 of 4
www.instagram.com/p/DPRA_dUgvq...
In the Edo period, sample books were created by pasting pieces of stenciled washi (Japanese paper) to serve as references for katazome (stencil-dyeing) designs.
www.instagram.com/p/DPRA_dUgvq...
In the Edo period, sample books were created by pasting pieces of stenciled washi (Japanese paper) to serve as references for katazome (stencil-dyeing) designs.
San-Kuzushi Pattern
www.instagram.com/p/DPOcLuSju2...
This pattern is a continuous design featuring stripes arranged vertically and horizontally in a stone-paving-like layout.
During the Edo period, this pattern was widely used in textiles and was believed to symbolize abundance and rich harvests.
www.instagram.com/p/DPOcLuSju2...
This pattern is a continuous design featuring stripes arranged vertically and horizontally in a stone-paving-like layout.
During the Edo period, this pattern was widely used in textiles and was believed to symbolize abundance and rich harvests.
September 30, 2025 at 12:36 PM
San-Kuzushi Pattern
www.instagram.com/p/DPOcLuSju2...
This pattern is a continuous design featuring stripes arranged vertically and horizontally in a stone-paving-like layout.
During the Edo period, this pattern was widely used in textiles and was believed to symbolize abundance and rich harvests.
www.instagram.com/p/DPOcLuSju2...
This pattern is a continuous design featuring stripes arranged vertically and horizontally in a stone-paving-like layout.
During the Edo period, this pattern was widely used in textiles and was believed to symbolize abundance and rich harvests.
Linked Swastika Pattern (Sayagata)
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The Sayagata is a pattern composed of interlocking swastika-like forms.
Because the pattern repeats continuously without interruption, Sayagata came to be regarded as an auspicious motif symbolizing prosperity and longevity.
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The Sayagata is a pattern composed of interlocking swastika-like forms.
Because the pattern repeats continuously without interruption, Sayagata came to be regarded as an auspicious motif symbolizing prosperity and longevity.
September 28, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Linked Swastika Pattern (Sayagata)
www.instagram.com/p/DPIbp90EZy...
The Sayagata is a pattern composed of interlocking swastika-like forms.
Because the pattern repeats continuously without interruption, Sayagata came to be regarded as an auspicious motif symbolizing prosperity and longevity.
www.instagram.com/p/DPIbp90EZy...
The Sayagata is a pattern composed of interlocking swastika-like forms.
Because the pattern repeats continuously without interruption, Sayagata came to be regarded as an auspicious motif symbolizing prosperity and longevity.
Carp in Design
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The Carp has long been known as the “king of river fish” in japan.
Inspired by a Chinese legend in which a koi swims upstream through the rapids at the Dragon Gate and transforms into a dragon, it has come to symbolize success and rising in life.
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The Carp has long been known as the “king of river fish” in japan.
Inspired by a Chinese legend in which a koi swims upstream through the rapids at the Dragon Gate and transforms into a dragon, it has come to symbolize success and rising in life.
September 25, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Carp in Design
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The Carp has long been known as the “king of river fish” in japan.
Inspired by a Chinese legend in which a koi swims upstream through the rapids at the Dragon Gate and transforms into a dragon, it has come to symbolize success and rising in life.
www.instagram.com/p/DPBkNErDV4...
The Carp has long been known as the “king of river fish” in japan.
Inspired by a Chinese legend in which a koi swims upstream through the rapids at the Dragon Gate and transforms into a dragon, it has come to symbolize success and rising in life.
Japanese “Komon”
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“Komon” refers to textiles dyed using stencils to create a repeating pattern of small motifs at regular intervals.
The term komon (“small pattern”) distinguishes from larger motifs, such as daimon (large patterns) and chūgata (medium patterns).
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“Komon” refers to textiles dyed using stencils to create a repeating pattern of small motifs at regular intervals.
The term komon (“small pattern”) distinguishes from larger motifs, such as daimon (large patterns) and chūgata (medium patterns).
September 23, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Japanese “Komon”
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“Komon” refers to textiles dyed using stencils to create a repeating pattern of small motifs at regular intervals.
The term komon (“small pattern”) distinguishes from larger motifs, such as daimon (large patterns) and chūgata (medium patterns).
www.instagram.com/p/DO8an0MDYA...
“Komon” refers to textiles dyed using stencils to create a repeating pattern of small motifs at regular intervals.
The term komon (“small pattern”) distinguishes from larger motifs, such as daimon (large patterns) and chūgata (medium patterns).
Fan Motifs in Design – Vol.2
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Fans (Ougi) have traditionally been used in ceremonies and to stay cool during the summer.
When opened, a fan spreads out widely, which has long been seen as a symbol of good luck and prosperity in japan.
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Fans (Ougi) have traditionally been used in ceremonies and to stay cool during the summer.
When opened, a fan spreads out widely, which has long been seen as a symbol of good luck and prosperity in japan.
September 21, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Fan Motifs in Design – Vol.2
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Fans (Ougi) have traditionally been used in ceremonies and to stay cool during the summer.
When opened, a fan spreads out widely, which has long been seen as a symbol of good luck and prosperity in japan.
www.instagram.com/p/DO3BhNbEWa...
Fans (Ougi) have traditionally been used in ceremonies and to stay cool during the summer.
When opened, a fan spreads out widely, which has long been seen as a symbol of good luck and prosperity in japan.
Rag Weaving (Sakiori)
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Rag weaving is a plain-weave textile made by weaving strips of old or worn-out cloth into the weft.
This technique arose from the wisdom and ingenuity of people who lived largely self-sufficient lives and could not easily buy new goods.
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Rag weaving is a plain-weave textile made by weaving strips of old or worn-out cloth into the weft.
This technique arose from the wisdom and ingenuity of people who lived largely self-sufficient lives and could not easily buy new goods.
September 20, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Rag Weaving (Sakiori)
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Rag weaving is a plain-weave textile made by weaving strips of old or worn-out cloth into the weft.
This technique arose from the wisdom and ingenuity of people who lived largely self-sufficient lives and could not easily buy new goods.
www.instagram.com/p/DO0v1PMEkO...
Rag weaving is a plain-weave textile made by weaving strips of old or worn-out cloth into the weft.
This technique arose from the wisdom and ingenuity of people who lived largely self-sufficient lives and could not easily buy new goods.
Mandarin Duck Motif
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The male mandarin duck is striking, with its colorful plumage, side feathers,crest.
The image of two ducks side by side came to represent a harmonious couple, and the birds’ beautiful wings were stylized into decorative patterns in japan.
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The male mandarin duck is striking, with its colorful plumage, side feathers,crest.
The image of two ducks side by side came to represent a harmonious couple, and the birds’ beautiful wings were stylized into decorative patterns in japan.
September 19, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Mandarin Duck Motif
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The male mandarin duck is striking, with its colorful plumage, side feathers,crest.
The image of two ducks side by side came to represent a harmonious couple, and the birds’ beautiful wings were stylized into decorative patterns in japan.
www.instagram.com/p/DOyMExLkoi...
The male mandarin duck is striking, with its colorful plumage, side feathers,crest.
The image of two ducks side by side came to represent a harmonious couple, and the birds’ beautiful wings were stylized into decorative patterns in japan.
Tortoise Shell（Kikkō）Pattern in Design
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Tortoise Shell（Kikkō）pattern is a geometric design of regular hexagons that resembles a tortoise shell.
In Japanese culture, the tortoise has long been regarded as an auspicious symbol.
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Tortoise Shell（Kikkō）pattern is a geometric design of regular hexagons that resembles a tortoise shell.
In Japanese culture, the tortoise has long been regarded as an auspicious symbol.
September 18, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Tortoise Shell（Kikkō）Pattern in Design
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Tortoise Shell（Kikkō）pattern is a geometric design of regular hexagons that resembles a tortoise shell.
In Japanese culture, the tortoise has long been regarded as an auspicious symbol.
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Tortoise Shell（Kikkō）pattern is a geometric design of regular hexagons that resembles a tortoise shell.
In Japanese culture, the tortoise has long been regarded as an auspicious symbol.
Carp in Design
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The Carp has long been known as the “king of river fish” in japan.
Inspired by a Chinese legend in which a koi swims upstream through the rapids at the Dragon Gate and transforms into a dragon, it has come to symbolize success and rising in life.
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The Carp has long been known as the “king of river fish” in japan.
Inspired by a Chinese legend in which a koi swims upstream through the rapids at the Dragon Gate and transforms into a dragon, it has come to symbolize success and rising in life.
September 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Carp in Design
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The Carp has long been known as the “king of river fish” in japan.
Inspired by a Chinese legend in which a koi swims upstream through the rapids at the Dragon Gate and transforms into a dragon, it has come to symbolize success and rising in life.
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The Carp has long been known as the “king of river fish” in japan.
Inspired by a Chinese legend in which a koi swims upstream through the rapids at the Dragon Gate and transforms into a dragon, it has come to symbolize success and rising in life.
Bird Diagonal-Band Motif (Toridasuki)
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In Japanese art, subjects inspired by nature — known as kacho fugetsu (“flowers, birds, wind and moon,” evoking landscapes and the changing seasons) — have long been central themes.
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In Japanese art, subjects inspired by nature — known as kacho fugetsu (“flowers, birds, wind and moon,” evoking landscapes and the changing seasons) — have long been central themes.
September 16, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Bird Diagonal-Band Motif (Toridasuki)
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In Japanese art, subjects inspired by nature — known as kacho fugetsu (“flowers, birds, wind and moon,” evoking landscapes and the changing seasons) — have long been central themes.
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In Japanese art, subjects inspired by nature — known as kacho fugetsu (“flowers, birds, wind and moon,” evoking landscapes and the changing seasons) — have long been central themes.
Grape Arabesque （Budo Karakusa） in Design
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The pattern known as Grape Arabesque is a type of arabesque motif.
Decorative motifs featuring grapes developed in regions such as Greece and Rome, where grape cultivation was historically widespread.
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The pattern known as Grape Arabesque is a type of arabesque motif.
Decorative motifs featuring grapes developed in regions such as Greece and Rome, where grape cultivation was historically widespread.
September 15, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Grape Arabesque （Budo Karakusa） in Design
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The pattern known as Grape Arabesque is a type of arabesque motif.
Decorative motifs featuring grapes developed in regions such as Greece and Rome, where grape cultivation was historically widespread.
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The pattern known as Grape Arabesque is a type of arabesque motif.
Decorative motifs featuring grapes developed in regions such as Greece and Rome, where grape cultivation was historically widespread.
Chrysanthemum (Kiku) in Design
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The admiration for the chrysanthemum, which came to Japan from China, was epitomized in the Imperial Seal of the Chrysanthemum and spread throughout the aristocracy.
Over time, it became popular among samurai and townspeople as well.
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The admiration for the chrysanthemum, which came to Japan from China, was epitomized in the Imperial Seal of the Chrysanthemum and spread throughout the aristocracy.
Over time, it became popular among samurai and townspeople as well.
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Chrysanthemum (Kiku) in Design
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The admiration for the chrysanthemum, which came to Japan from China, was epitomized in the Imperial Seal of the Chrysanthemum and spread throughout the aristocracy.
Over time, it became popular among samurai and townspeople as well.
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The admiration for the chrysanthemum, which came to Japan from China, was epitomized in the Imperial Seal of the Chrysanthemum and spread throughout the aristocracy.
Over time, it became popular among samurai and townspeople as well.