Formal kimono with design in yūzen dyeing. “Waves and fishes”
Year.2023Kotaro Omura
1976 -- Textiles
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Price Range
$4,000 - 15,000
Info
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close - Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 3
Description
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CategoryTextiles
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MaterialsSilk
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Year of creation2023
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RarityUnique
Techniques Used
Yūzen dyeing
Yūzen dyeing (yūzenzome) is one of Japan’s best-known traditional dyeing processes. It involves drawing designs on white fabric with a paste resist before dyeing the fabric. First, the fabric is cut into the shape of a kimono and an outline of the design is drawn onto the cloth using the blue dye of the Asiatic dayflower (aobana), which can later be washed away without leaving a trace. A paste resist is then applied over the lines of the outline, creating masked-off areas that prevent the colors from mixing, and the design is dyed. Finally, the paste resist is washed away, leaving behind fine white lines of undyed fabric where the resist was applied. This style of yūzen is known as itome yūzen (“line yūzen”). Resists may also be applied broadly across the fabric to create designs without white lines. This style of yūzen is known as sekidashi yūzen.
Awards received
- The 70th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2023)
- MEXT Award
Comment on Award
I expressed the view of the sea by lining up and crossing lines. With the horizontal line in the center, I added some diagonal lines to create a well-regulated design. I wanted to add some movement by using various shapes.
Making kimonos is like doing an experiment. You become more confident as you repeat the process.
Encouraged by this award, I would like to continue challenging new ways of expression. Thank you very much.
(from the Japan Kōgei Association newsletter)
