Flower Jewels
Motif
This obi is decorated with various flowers and traditional patterns, all arranged in an interesting juxtaposition of hexagons. As the golden outlines of these geometrical shapes overlay, the spaces in between is filled with vivid red flowers. We can recognize several autumn flowers such as chrysanthemums and small bellflowers. To me, they almost appear as if they were precious jewels set in a gold mount.
The paulownia flower is represented in a fully silver hexagon, and the hanabishi, literally “the rhombus flower”, is represented in a fully gold one.
On the edges of the obi, traditional patterns of waves (seigaiha) and overlaying circles (kago) appear in gold tones circled with a red line.
FABRIC
technique: jacquard
weft: golden lamé thread & coloured silk threads
warp: black silk thread
When ordering a bumbag, you can choose to have either the silver paulownia appear or more of the golden hanabishi. For larger bags, all elements of the motif will appear.
Framing
When ordering a bumbag, you can choose to have either the silver paulownia appear or more of the golden hanabishi. For larger bags, all elements of the motif will appear.
Previously made in this fabric
Bumbag
This one was a special order, slightly larger than the original bumbag size.
Weekender
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.
→ Book a studio visit and experience the fabrics with your own eyes