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#art #fabricart #textileart #haori #japan #flyingcranes #yuzenpainting #rinzu #damask #sillk #taishoperiod #japaneseculture #japanesecraft #japaneseart
roger1952.bsky.social The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · Jul 24
This haori features a dynamic and elegant design of flying cranes rendered in yuzen painting against a stark black rinzu (damask) silk background. Taisho period (1912-1926), Japan
This haori features a dynamic and elegant design of flying cranes rendered in yuzen painting against a stark black rinzu silk background. The cranes are depicted in various stages of flight, their wings outstretched and bodies gracefully curved, creating a sense of movement and energy. The color palette is restrained but striking, with the cranes painted in shades of white, soft pink, and light orange, with black and red accents, particularly on their heads and tail feathers. This limited palette allows the elegant forms of the cranes and the skillful brushwork of the yuzen technique to take center stage. The black serves as a dramatic backdrop, giving the piece a sense of depth. The dynamic composition, with the cranes arranged asymmetrically yet in harmony, reflects the Japanese aesthetic principle of fukinsei (asymmetrical balance). The yuzen painting technique, known for its delicate lines and subtle gradations of color, further enhances the elegance and refinement of the design. The composition of the cranes creates a rhythmic pattern, almost like musical notes across a staff, adding a lyrical quality to the design. While the haori's design is firmly grounded in Japanese tradition, there's a subtle affinity with certain aspects of Art Nouveau. The flowing lines of the cranes' wings and bodies, and the overall sense of movement and dynamism, resonate with the Art Nouveau emphasis on organic forms and decorative stylization. However, the haori maintains a sense of restraint and subtlety that is characteristic of Japanese aesthetics, unlike the often more elaborate designs of Art Nouveau. The stark contrast between the cranes and the black background might also evoke a sense of the dramatic, a quality sometimes seen in Art Deco, though the haori's style remains more closely aligned with traditional Japanese aesthetics. Overall, the aesthetic is one of serene beauty and sophisticated elegance.
July 24, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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Rabbit & Mortar netsuke
carved ivory
Edo period 18th century CE
Japan
Tokyo National Museum

#handmade #rabbit #mortarandpestle #carved #ivory #netsuke #edoperiod #18thcentury #Japan #tokyonationalmuseum #antique #japanesecraft #japaneseantiques #figural #animal #carving #ivorynetsuke #antiqueivory
Rabbit on Mortar & Pestle netsuke carved ivory Edo period, 18th century CE Japan Tokyo National Museum #handmade #rabbit #mortarandpestle #carved #ivory #netsuke #edoperiod #18thcentury #Japan #tokyonationalmuseum #antique #japanesecraft #japaneseantiques A netsuke (pronounced "nets-keh") is a miniature Japanese sculpture. Because traditional Japanese kimonos had no pockets, men suspended personal items (like tobacco pouches or medicine cases) from their sashes (obi) using silk cords. A netsuke served as the functional toggle or counterweight at the top of the cord to keep it from slipping.
July 11, 2026 at 6:17 PM
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Katabori Netsuke with two skeleton figures
boxwood
circa 1701-1900
Japan

#katabori #3D #netsuke #skeletonfigures #carved #handmade #boxwood #Japan #japanesecraft #mujō #anitya #impermanence #buddhism #buddhistart #mementomori #art #craft #antique #nothingispermanent #philosophy #death #culture
Katabori Netsuke with Two Skeleton Figures. Culture: Japan, 1701-1900 (Edo- Meiji Period). Material: Wood (boxwood). Collection: Science Museum Group Collection, London. The skeleton motif wasn't a random theme in netsuke art. These figures symbolized mujõ (*## 7), one of the fundamental concepts of Buddhist philosophy, meaning the impermanence of all things. As one of the Three Marks of Existence in Buddhism, mujo comes from the Sanskrit word anitya and means that nothing is permanent. You can think of it as the Japanese counterpart to the Western concept of memento mori.
April 25, 2026 at 1:26 PM
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SILVER BOWL
Attributed to Masayoshi
Japan
Meiji period (1868-1912)
Stamped pure silver

#Japan #finesilver #bowl #meijiperiod #masayoshio #japanesesilver #japaneseantiques #metalsmith #japanesecraft #metalworking #silversmith
November 25, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Many people around the world know kintsugi. But kintsugi begins long before a broken bowl is repaired. It begins with an urushi tree growing for many years.

Please help us protect the source of this culture.

#urushi #kintsugi #maki-e #JapaneseCraft
urushi saplings
May 29, 2026 at 3:11 AM
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#furin 🎐
#JapaneseWindChime
#WindChime
#JapaneseGlassArt
#GlassArt
#JapaneseCraft
July 20, 2026 at 2:43 AM
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Lacquer box
lacquer, wood
c. 19th century
Shibata Zeshin (1807-1891)
Japan

#art #lacquer #box #shibatazeshin #Japan #japaneseart #japanesecraft #japaneselacquer #japaneseantiques #antiques #meijiperiod #handmade #craft
June 10, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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handcrafted cricket bat stand featuring a traditional Kumiko lattice pattern on its base. Designed with the help of AI, it blends sports utility with Japanese craftsmanship.
#CricketBatStand
#JapaneseCraft
#Woodworking
#Handcrafted
#CulturalFusion
#क्रिकेटबैट
#ক্রিকেটব্যাট
#کرکٹ_بیٹ
#हस्तशिल्प
#হস্তশিল্প
#دستی_ہن
April 16, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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Mashiko, famous for pottery, offers pottery classes for visitors. Get hands-on experience making ceramics and appreciate the artistry of Japanese pottery. #MashikoPottery #JapaneseCraft
January 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Title: Jacaranda Kumiko Smartphone Stand

Description:
AI-designed wooden smartphone stand with jacaranda-inspired Kumiko pattern—where floral charm meets traditional craftsmanship.

Hashtags:
#Kumiko
#Jacaranda
#SmartphoneStand
#JapaneseCraft
#Woodworking
#Handcrafted
#WabiSabi
#AIgenerated
April 13, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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Day 30 – Lily Kumiko Panel

A wooden Kumiko panel inspired by the graceful form of the lily flower. Designed with the help of AI, it blends geometric precision with natural softness, expressing quiet elegance and refined beauty.

#Day30
#Kumiko
#Lily
#LilyDesign
#JapaneseCraft
#Woodworking
#WabiSabi
April 16, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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🎐🇯🇵
#JapaneseCraft
#JapaneseSummer
#Furin
July 20, 2026 at 2:45 AM
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はじめまして🤍
手のひらサイズの巾着袋です
#japaneseembroidery
#Japanesecraft
#embroidery
#silk
#minne
May 6, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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A handcrafted Kumiko panel featuring a stylized persimmon at the center, surrounded by traditional geometric latticework. Designed with AI, it merges seasonal beauty and Japanese craftsmanship.

#Kumiko
#Persimmon
#Woodworking
#JapaneseCraft
#Handcrafted
#GeometricArt
#AIgenerated
#柿
#खजूर
#খেজুর
#خجو
April 18, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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Beautiful. Keeping tradition alive. #art #craft #Japanesecraft #temari
Dedicated artists are keeping Japan's ancient craft of temari alive
Time seems to stop at Eiko Araki's studio in Japan. Women sit around her in a small circle, painstakingly stitching intricate patterns on balls the size of an orange.
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February 4, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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A wooden laptop stand featuring Kumiko patterns inspired by ivy leaves. Designed with the help of AI, it blends natural curves with traditional Japanese craftsmanship, bringing a calm, organic presence to your workspace.
#Kumiko
#IvyDesign
#LaptopStand
#Woodwork
#JapaneseCraft
#AIgenerated
April 10, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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A maki-e panel framed with Kumiko, illustrating a ferry crossing from the Edo period. Crafted with the help of AI, the golden lacquer scene captures travelers, oarsmen, and gentle ripples on a dark river
#Maki-e
#Kumiko
#JapaneseCraft
#HistoricalScene
#AIgenerated
#WabiSabi
#ঐতিহাসিক_চিত্র
#इतिहासिक_यात्रा
April 22, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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広島市東区戸坂公民館ロビーにて
2025/9/14までの期間限定にて
漫画切り絵を展示させて頂いております。

どなたでもご覧になれますので
是非、ご来場ください。

#切り絵 #kirie #papercutart #paperart
#JapanesePapercut #KirieArt #JapaneseCraft #ContemporaryKirie #StorytellingThroughPaper #ArtBeyondBorders #ModernJapaneseArt #PapercutMastery
September 12, 2025 at 3:46 AM
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広島市東区戸坂公民館ロビーにて
2025/9/14までの期間限定にて
漫画切り絵を展示させて頂いております。

どなたでもご覧になれますので
是非、ご来場ください。

#切り絵 #kirie #papercutart #paperart
#JapanesePapercut #KirieArt #JapaneseCraft #ContemporaryKirie #StorytellingThroughPaper #ArtBeyondBorders #ModernJapaneseArt #PapercutMastery
August 23, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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A wooden smartphone stand with a plum blossom Kumiko pattern, designed using AI. It blends seasonal beauty with traditional Japanese craftsmanship.
#Kumiko
#Ume
#SmartphoneStand
#JapaneseCraft
#Handcrafted
#AIgenerated
April 13, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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Young pine.
I'm making a charm.
#japaneseembroidery
#embroidery
#japanesecraft
#silkthread
#silkfabric
#handembroidery
#minne
#pine
May 7, 2025 at 6:44 AM
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側面
艶上げ

Polishing the sides too.
Details shape the final presence.

#urushi #漆 #wip
#craftprocess #handmade #japanesecraft
The sides are being polished, with the black urushi lacquer showing a smooth, glossy sheen. 側面まで艶上げしている様子。 黒漆が滑らかな光沢を帯びている。 The sides are being polished, with the red urushi lacquer showing a smooth, glossy sheen. 側面まで艶上げしている様子。 赤漆が滑らかな光沢を帯びている。
January 4, 2026 at 2:44 AM
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A handcrafted wooden smartphone stand featuring a primrose (primula)-inspired Kumiko pattern. Designed with the help of AI, it blends floral charm with traditional Japanese woodworking in a compact, everyday item.
#Kumiko
#Primula
#Primrose
#SmartphoneStand
#JapaneseCraft
#Woodworking
#AIgenerated
April 15, 2025 at 3:45 AM
mu-chin-san.bsky.social
A wooden smartphone stand adorned with a sakura (cherry blossom) lattice pattern. This handcrafted piece combines natural beauty and traditional design, offering elegance and function for daily use.
#Kumiko
#Sakura
#SmartphoneStand
#JapaneseCraft
#Woodworking
#WabiSabi
#AIgenerated
April 13, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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The only live craft demo at Maison & Objet #Paris (daily at stand N120/P119): master Yoshimasa Shibata's Magewappa #曲げわっぱ traditional #JapaneseCraft from #Akita. Watch cedar softened at 80℃ bent by hand; hear it creak at 32s 🪵 On site, win his demoed bento boxes 🍱 Father & son work with pure joy 🙂
September 13, 2026 at 7:24 AM