Formal Kimono with Fine Patterns "Reef"
Yuko Saito
1980 -- Textiles
- Awarded once at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
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Price Range
$3,500 or more
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About the Artwork
I applied 3 different kinds of small dot patterns to the sharkskin pattern and changed the density of the colors to create a look with depth.
I then used 114 paper stencils to dye the base in different colors to finish the whole design.
I think I was able to create an image of a beautiful coral reef sea that draws people in.
Description
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CategoryTextiles
Techniques Used
Edo komon
Edo komon (literally “Edo small crests”) developed during the Edo period (1603–1868) as a finely detailed decoration for kamishimo, a piece of formal attire worn by samurai. Later, the style spread to commoners’ kimono as well. Historically, Edo komon is dyed using Ise stenciles (Ise katagami).
