Japanese Kimono Art

<> The art piece uses two sides - front and reverse - of the same kimono, to show beautiful sea surrounding Japan, in hues and in late sunset, as a timelapse.

[Story behind the work] This work is inspired by the green color palette, and is framed in paulownia wood originally used for a kimono chest-of-drawers. It is elegantly framed with ...

<> This work is inspired by traditional Japanese natural symbolism, and is framed in paulownia wood originally used for a kimono chest-of-drawers. It is elegantly framed with...

Certified Kimono Meister work / Certificate of Authenticity included [Story behind the work] This artwork is created from a hand-woven vintage Japanese obi. Individual sakura elemen...

Certified Kimono Meister work / Certificate of Authenticity included [Material] antique silk, golden leaf, pine wood [Story behind the work] This piece continues the “Moonlight sak...

This work is inspired by traditional Japanese nature colors symbolism, and is framed in paulownia wood originally used for a kimono chest-of-drawers.

Fabrics featuring iconic Japanese plants like chrysanthemum, maple, and bamboo were gathered from various long underwear and kimono pieces to create a set of canvases (diameter 30, 2...

The symmetry and delicacy of snowflakes also embody a sense of elegance and refinement, qualities often admired in Japanese art and aesthetics. In traditional kimonos, the snowflake ...

<< About the frame >> This artwork frame is crafted from paulownia wood, a uniquely Japanese material closely tied to the world of kimonos, and it serves to convey the r...

"Kimpaku" (金箔) refers to gold leaf/foil in Japanese. Gold leaf is a traditional material used in various aspects of Japanese culture, including art, crafts, and even in culinary appl...

This canvas featuring a plum color gradient kimono showcases a unique decorative variation of the popular seigaiha (青海波) sea waves pattern. The artwork got a Mr. & Mrs. Abe Arts ...

It serves as a symbol of wealth, prosperity, and refinement, adding a touch of extravagance to the fabric and elevating its status as a work of art. << About the frame >&...

I used this tecnique here to "repair" antique kimono by transforming it into art work. Beyond its literal meaning of mending broken ceramics, kintsugi carries profound philosophical ...

Certified Kimono Meister work [Story behind the work] This artwork uses vintage kimono fabric for background and embroidery inclusion from vintage obi (kimono sash) to depict the ri...

Kiritansu - chest-of-drawers for kimono, is traditionally made from paulownia wood, a uniquely Japanese material closely tied to the world of kimonos.

Certified Kimono Meister work / Certificate of Authenticity included [Story behind the work] This artwork centers around the timeless symbol of the plum blossom (ume), a flower deep...

Crushed coral from China is also used in Japanese paintings and other forms of art as a pigment.

Certified Kimono Meister work / Certificate of Authenticity included [Story behind the work] This artwork uses two pieces - front and reverse sides of same vintage obi (sash for kim...

This work is inspired by traditional Japanese nature motifs symbolism, and is framed in paulownia wood originally used for a kimono chest-of-drawers. It is elegantly framed with pau...

Certified Kimono Meister work / Certificate of Authenticity included [Material] antique silk, golden leaf, washi paper, pine wood [Story behind the work] This artwork explores the ...

<< About this canvas >> This set is a depiction of a tall chrysanthemum stem, entirely dyed in a traditional shibori technique. << Period / Story >> The h...

<< About this canvas >> This canvas is crafted from three different haori fabrics, each adorned with a shibori dyeing flower motif going through entire fabric. These fab...

This is an Obi (Silk Kimono Belt) made in Japan around 1960s. Obi is a belt of varying size and shape worn with both traditional Japanese clothing like Kimono.Obi are categorised b...

This is a Fukuro Obi made in Japan around 1920s. Obi is a belt of varying size and shape worn with both traditional Japanese clothing like Kimono.Obi are categorised by their desig...

This elegant 20th-century Japanese katagami is a finely hand-cut stencil traditionally used for decorating kimono textiles.

This is a Nagoya obi made in Japan around 1980s. Obi is a belt of varying size and shape worn with both traditional Japanese clothing like Kimono.Obi are categorised by their desig...

This is a Maru Obi made in Japan around 1920s. Obi is a belt of varying size and shape worn with both traditional Japanese clothing like Kimono.Obi are categorised by their design,...

Certified Kimono Meister work / Certificate of Authenticity included One-of-a-kind Japanese textile art made from vintage kimono fabrics.

Certified Kimono Meister work / Certificate of Authenticity included One-of-a-kind Japanese textile art made from vintage kimono fabrics.

This is an silk Obi (Kimono belt) made in Japan around 1960s. Obi is a belt of varying size and shape worn with both traditional Japanese clothing like Kimono.Obi are categorised b...

This is a Obi (Japanese Kimono Belt) made in Japan around 1960s. Obi is a belt of varying size and shape worn with both traditional Japanese clothing like Kimono.Obi are categorise...

Certified Kimono Meister work [Size] Diameter 50cm x 3cm [Materials] antique silk, acrylic, golden leaf on pine wood [Edition] 1/2 [Story behind the work] This artwork is inspire...

[Story behind the work] This work is inspired by traditional Japanese nature motifs symbolism, and is framed in paulownia wood originally used for a kimono chest-of-drawers. It is e...

<> This canvas has been upcycled from an early 20th-century maru-obi, featuring a subtle yet sophisticated depiction of the phoenix—a legendary symbol of peace and renewal. Ren...

During the 1980s, these kasuri textiles were increasingly appreciated for their nostalgic charm and traditional beauty, and began appearing in antique markets and secondhand kimono s...

<> Kiritansu - chest-of-drawers for kimono, is traditionally made from paulownia wood, a uniquely Japanese material closely tied to the world of kimonos.

<< Story behind the work >> Obi fabric I used for this artwork is taken from three different over 100-years-old antique sashes, and is framed in wood taken from antique ...

<> This artwork creatively uses tree bark to evoke the imagery of woods and mountains during both the morning and nighttime on left and right. It is elegantly framed with paul...

One-of-a-kind Japanese textile art made from vintage kimono fabric.

The silk shows a beautiful and subtle double ikat weave. The highly graphic Art Deco pattern dated this kimono to 1920-30s when the aesthetic of Japanese fashion was connected to the...

The silk shows a beautiful and subtle weft ikat weave. The highly graphic Art Deco pattern dated this kimono to 1920-30s when the aesthetic of Japanese fashion was connected to the g...

A striking and well preserved Japanese Meisen kimono hand-sewn from woven Ikat Silk circa 1920-40s (Taisho to Showa period).

<< Explanation and meaning of pattern and colors >> In Japanese culture, the moon holds significant symbolic meanings and is often featured in various forms of art, incl...

Kimono designs featuring diamond-shaped (hishi-gata) patterns in the 1980s blended traditional Japanese motifs with modern aesthetics. The hishi pattern is a classic Japanese design ...

Japanese gold couched thread embroidered scene of two shellfish on a black silk kimono remnant. Mounted inside a gilt frame. Circa 1890-1900.

A visually striking antique Uchikake Wedding Kimono/Robe for ceremonial occasion, circa end of Meiji to Taisho period 1910s-1930s. This bridal outer garment is of a bright red color ...

Japanese kimono, richly decorated with polychrome embroideries with silk and metallic threading, bright red silk set, embroidered decoration and appliqué, motif of flowers and horses...

Japanese kimono, richly decorated with polychrome embroideries with silk and metallic threading, featuring a motif of flowering prunus to a cream-white ground. Lined with bright red ...

Title is Fillette en Kimono, 1954 .Drawing by Jean Jansem, 1954. Included the certificate of authentic by Stephanie's gallery. Fillette en Kimono" is a captivating black and white d...

This is a Hitoe Obi made in Japan around 1970s. Obi is a belt of varying size and shape worn with both traditional Japanese clothing like Kimono.Obi are categorised by their desi...

A vintage Japanese silk Kuro Tomesode Kimono, circa 1960s-1980s. Kuro Tomesode is a dress for married woman for the most formal occasions, equivalent of the evening gowns in the west...

Japanese kimono, richly decorated with polychrome embroideries with silk and metallic threading, bright green silk set, embroidered decoration and appliqué, motif of flowers and birds.

Stunning Japanese Wedding Kimono, hand painted with exceptional details in rich warm colores Has a red silk interior, wooden rod is NOT included An incredible piece that hangs abou...

A visually striking vintage Uchikake Wedding Kimono/Robe for ceremonial occasion, circa 1930s-1950s in the Oriental Art Deco style.

[Size] approx. 90cm x 100cm x 4cm [Materials] silk (outside-layer) , paulownia (wooden frame) [Edition] 1/1 (one of a kind) [Story behind the work] This artwork is created from fo...

Antique Japanese Indigo-Dyed Double Ikat Kimono This deeply saturated indigo-dyed kimono is made of heavy-weight hand-spun cotton and precisely patterned in double ikat with an all-...

This is a Fukuro Obi made in Japan around 1960s. It is made with Silk and it is in good condition. Obi is a belt of varying size and shape worn with both traditional Japanese c...