Kimono

Iro Uchikake - Wave Crest Pattern in the Style of Rimpa School

Style of Kimono: Homongi (semi-formal kimono)
Name of Design: Beauty of peony - Gorgeous and beautiful design of peonies, called the king of a hundred flowers, designed with vibrant vines
Ground pattern: Sea of clouds
Dyeing technique: Paint with powdered gold or silver dissolved with nikawa (glue) are called "kindei (gold paint)" or "gindei (silver paint)." This technique involves repeated application of this paint on dyed textiles using hake (brush).

Style of Kimono: Homongi (semi-formal kimono)
Name of Design: Dream for the Middle East - Expressing a luxurious space through a fusion of Islamic and Western architectural styles
Ground pattern: Sea of clouds

Style of Kimono: Homongi (semi-formal kimono)
Name of Design: Sunako Rikyu folding screen - This design is based on a 150cm high folding screen used to divide formal and private areas in a tea ceremony room
Ground pattern: Sea of clouds
Dyeing technique: Wax-resist dyeing - This technique involves drawing a pattern with melted wax on the cloth for resist dyeing. The cloth is then dyed after the wax hardens. Finally the wax is removed.

Style of Kimono: Komon
Name of Design: Roteki Hassai - Geometric patterns dyed with eight colors
Ground pattern: Hosoge arabesque pattern
Dyeing technique: Wax-resist dyeing - This technique involves drawing a pattern with melted wax on the cloth for resist dyeing. The cloth is then dyed after the wax hardens. Finally the wax is removed.