Kimono with sarasa pattern in woodblock printing. “Yūkei”

Year.2025

Kiyoto Suzuta

1993 -
  • Textiles
  • Awarded 4 times at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
  • Price Range $1,000 or more
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The 72nd Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition Period : Sep.3.2025 - Mar.8.2026

Description

  • Category
    Textiles
  • Materials
    Silk
  • Year presented
    2025
  • Rarity
    Unique
  • Artist Signature
    Signed (artwork)

Techniques Used

Block print dyeing

In block print dyeing (mokuhanzome), a brush is used to apply dye to wooden blocks with designs carved into them.

Awards received

  • The 72nd Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2025)
  • Japan Kōgei Association Incentive Award

Comment on Award

I am very honored and deeply humbled to receive this award.
I used canola flowers as the motif and designed this with the image of a field of canola flowers stretching out. At the hemline, I placed overlapping leaves and stems, and going up, I expressed the image of the mountains, sky, and flower field stretching out to the distance. I named this piece"Yūkei", meaning playing within the scenery, hoping that people could enjoy the feeling of looking around and enjoying the different scenes of nature.
(from the Japan Kōgei Association website)

photo Kimono with sarasa pattern in woodblock printing. “Yūkei”
Kimono with sarasa pattern in woodblock printing. “Yūkei” Kiyoto Suzuta