Crane & Pheasant
Motif
The crane, symbol of longevity, wishes forever-lasting love and happiness in one’s home when represented in pairs. Tsuru is amongst the most loyal birds. They never separate from a partner, even when migrating half of the globe to find their food. Such motifs are worn for wedding celebrations, wedding anniversaries and so on.
Another bird is joining them here: a pheasant. It is less commonly seen on an obi pattern, but it is indeed an important figure because the pheasant, Kiji-雉 in Japanese, is the national bird.
In the background, we can see the roof of a temple and various auspicious patterns such as cloud-shaped pine branches and water streams.
Framing
The motif is composed of two cranes, one green, one black, and a pheasant. Around them, we can also see many yellow chrysanthemums and a temple building in the distance. When ordering a bag, especially a small bag such as a phone bag or a bumbag, please indicate which colour you would like to feature the most on your bag, for a larger bag, such as a Weekender, the whole motif can be displayed.
Previously made in this fabric
Phone Bag
Bumbag
In-person workshop in Kyoto
If you are visiting Kyoto and would like to spend some time discovering these fabrics in person, you are welcome to visit my studio.
Together, we will design your bag from A to Z. You will choose your favourite obi and even cut the fabric yourself, selecting the exact part of the motif you love most.
I will then carefully sew and finish your bag and ship it to you once it is complete.
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