Plum Blossom Night ~Rejuvenation~
Size
Diameter approx. 30cm, 25cm, 20cm x 2cm (3 items).
Materials
silk (outside-layer) , wooden frame, cotton linen canvas (under-layer)
About this canvas
This canvas has been upcycled from a haori fabric featuring a traditional shibori knot-dyeing flower pattern. The shibori white dots resemble stars and the whole work tells a story of flower buds on the verge of blooming in the middle of the night.
Size
Diameter approx. 30cm, 25cm, 20cm x 2cm (3 items).
Materials
silk (outside-layer) , wooden frame, cotton linen canvas (under-layer)
About this canvas
This canvas has been upcycled from a haori fabric featuring a traditional shibori knot-dyeing flower pattern. The shibori white dots resemble stars and the whole work tells a story of flower buds on the verge of blooming in the middle of the night.
Size
Diameter approx. 30cm, 25cm, 20cm x 2cm (3 items).
Materials
silk (outside-layer) , wooden frame, cotton linen canvas (under-layer)
About this canvas
This canvas has been upcycled from a haori fabric featuring a traditional shibori knot-dyeing flower pattern. The shibori white dots resemble stars and the whole work tells a story of flower buds on the verge of blooming in the middle of the night.
Period / History
The haori used for this canvas was made in the late Showa period (1960-80s).
Explanation and meaning of the pattern and colors
The screens on both sides have a black background, while the center screen shows plum buds against a black background.
The plum blossom pattern is rich in symbolism, representing perseverance, vitality, and hope for prosperity for generations to come. It is a striking and auspicious design associated with the arrival of spring.
Characteristics of the fabric
The kimono fabrics in this screen have been dyed using the tie-dye technique known as "soshibori", specifically a form of it called "Kanoko shibori". This ancient technique has been practiced in Japan since the 6th or 7th century.
In soshibori, the fabric is meticulously bound using special tools such as threads and boards to create areas where the dye cannot penetrate. Once the entire fabric has been dyed, the tied areas are carefully untied, revealing a three-dimensional pattern where the dye emerges.
Due to the intricate handwork involved, only a limited number of pieces, ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand, can be produced in a day. The entire process can take several months to a year or even longer, as more than 200,000 individual ties may be required for a single kimono.
The "kanoko shibori" technique applied to the entire haori fabric is a form of "fawn" shibori, known for its resemblance to the spots on the back of a small deer.
Decoration Tips
Canvas can be displayed on a table, wall, etc. Hanging on a wall requires hooks, tacks or nails. It can also be displayed propped up on an easel. Ideal for a room makeover, housewarming gift, gift or souvenir for a loved one.
Caution
All pieces are made from real kimonos, antiques and vintage pieces. For this reason, the fabric may have traces of long-term use and minor fabric damage. If there are scratches or stains, we always add a photo of the area on the item page, so please check before you buy. Regarding precaution, cancellation and refund policy, please refer to the refund policy in the footer section of the site for information.
The last images in the gallery are the images of the back of the canvas, the mounts and the packaging.
