Two canvases are made from two different kimonos, united by a pattern - traditional “kasamatsu” pattern depicting pines in a shape of a hat. Pines on kimono canvas on the left are embroidered with gradation, showing how the tree branches are preparing for autumn, gradually changing their color. Canvas on the right uses gold handpainting and gold threads. Together they create a wonderful combination of a fluid form, and can be used together or separately.
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Both kimonos used for this canvas were made and used in late Showa period (probably 50ies to 80ies).
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Traditional pines pattern called "Kasamatsu" spreading over a wave pattern called "Nami-mon". The gradation of white and golden brown gives a sense of autumn. The contrast between the black and blue-ish grey background is also eye-catching.
Kasamatsu is one of the typical pine tree patterns. The name "kasamatsu" comes from the pine trees leaves and branches, which spread out horizontally and look like a hat.
In East Asia, the pine tree is considered a symbol of longevity because of its bright green leaves, even in winter. In Japan, it is also called "everliving" because of its evergreen leaves, which are green all year round, and has been considered a lucky tree since ancient times. In Japan, it was considered to be a symbol of good fortune since ancient times. The kadomatsu, a pine tree decoration, which is put at the gate of a house at New Years, is a symbol of welcoming the gods.
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The pine tree pattern is accented with hand-dyed gold and "kinkoma" embroidery on the left canvas - a traditional Japanese embroidery method.
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Size: about 24cm x about 34cm x about 2cm x 2 items
Materials: wooden frame, cotton linen canvas (under-layer), pure silk (outside-layer), golden threads
Two canvases are made from two different kimonos, united by a pattern - traditional “kasamatsu” pattern depicting pines in a shape of a hat. Pines on kimono canvas on the left are embroidered with gradation, showing how the tree branches are preparing for autumn, gradually changing their color. Canvas on the right uses gold handpainting and gold threads. Together they create a wonderful combination of a fluid form, and can be used together or separately.
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Both kimonos used for this canvas were made and used in late Showa period (probably 50ies to 80ies).
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Traditional pines pattern called "Kasamatsu" spreading over a wave pattern called "Nami-mon". The gradation of white and golden brown gives a sense of autumn. The contrast between the black and blue-ish grey background is also eye-catching.
Kasamatsu is one of the typical pine tree patterns. The name "kasamatsu" comes from the pine trees leaves and branches, which spread out horizontally and look like a hat.
In East Asia, the pine tree is considered a symbol of longevity because of its bright green leaves, even in winter. In Japan, it is also called "everliving" because of its evergreen leaves, which are green all year round, and has been considered a lucky tree since ancient times. In Japan, it was considered to be a symbol of good fortune since ancient times. The kadomatsu, a pine tree decoration, which is put at the gate of a house at New Years, is a symbol of welcoming the gods.
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The pine tree pattern is accented with hand-dyed gold and "kinkoma" embroidery on the left canvas - a traditional Japanese embroidery method.
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Size: about 24cm x about 34cm x about 2cm x 2 items
Materials: wooden frame, cotton linen canvas (under-layer), pure silk (outside-layer), golden threads