{"product_id":"bamboo-flowers-endurance","title":"Bamboo Flowers ~Endurance~","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(23, 23, 23);\"\u003eOne-of-a-kind Japanese textile art made from \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eantique kimono fabrics. Sustainable artwork for modern interiors, collectors, boutique hotels, and lovers of Japanese aesthetics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e63 x 85 x 5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eantique silk, antique \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003epaulownia wood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdition \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOne-of-a-kind\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"130\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"130\"\u003eStory behind the work\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"432\"\u003eThis artwork brings together fragments of formal Japanese attire into a structured, almost architectural composition. Created from a vintage \u003cem data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"288\"\u003ekuro-tomesode\u003c\/em\u003e - the most formal kimono worn by married women - the piece carries the quiet dignity of ceremonial moments into a contemporary visual language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"720\"\u003eThe deep black silk acts as a night-like backdrop, allowing intricate patterns to emerge with clarity and restraint. Executed in traditional \u003cem data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"584\"\u003eshibori\u003c\/em\u003e dyeing and enhanced with \u003cem data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"619\"\u003ekinkoma\u003c\/em\u003e embroidery, the motifs unfold across the surface like a refined landscape - delicate yet deliberate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003eThe composition is divided into multiple sections, resembling a window or a fragmented screen. Each panel reveals a different portion of the textile, guiding the viewer through the work in a slow, contemplative rhythm. Rather than presenting the kimono as a single image, the artwork invites exploration - a sequence of moments rather than one fixed scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003eAt the center, a fragment of obi fabric introduces a woven bamboo motif, subtly anchoring the composition. This element acts as a quiet axis, connecting the surrounding patterns and reinforcing the sense of balance within complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003eThrough this layered structure, the work transforms garments once worn for significant life occasions into a timeless visual narrative - preserving their formality while allowing new interpretations to emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003ePeriod \/ Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003eVintage \u003cem data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1574\"\u003ekuro-tomesode\u003c\/em\u003e kimono, early Showa period (around 1920s–40s), originally belonging to the wife of a politician and worn for formal and celebratory occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1820\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1820\"\u003eMeaning of colors and patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"2047\"\u003eThe black ground of the \u003cem data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003ekuro-tomesode\u003c\/em\u003e represents formality, elegance, and timelessness. In Japanese culture, such garments are reserved for the most important ceremonies, carrying a sense of respect and social significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2263\"\u003eThe motifs, rendered through \u003cem data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2087\"\u003eshibori\u003c\/em\u003e and embroidery, evoke elements of nature — flowing forms that suggest plants, seasonal change, and quiet movement. Their restrained palette emphasizes refinement over display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2437\"\u003eBamboo, featured in the central obi fragment, symbolizes resilience, flexibility, and integrity. It bends but does not break, making it a powerful emblem of inner strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2576\"\u003eTouches of gold within the embroidery introduce light into the composition, suggesting moments of celebration and continuity across time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2578\" data-end=\"2711\"\u003eTogether, these elements create a balance between dignity and vitality — a reflection of both social tradition and natural endurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2578\" data-end=\"2711\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2718\" data-end=\"2751\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2718\" data-end=\"2751\"\u003eCharacteristics of the fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"2822\"\u003eThe artwork combines several traditional Japanese textile techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"2976\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"2833\"\u003eShibori\u003c\/em\u003e dyeing creates softly textured, almost rhythmic patterns through resist-dye methods, giving the fabric a sense of depth and organic variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2978\" data-end=\"3181\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2978\" data-end=\"2987\"\u003eKinkoma\u003c\/em\u003e embroidery, a refined couching technique using gold-wrapped threads, adds subtle brilliance and dimensionality. The gold threads catch the light gently, enhancing the quiet luxury of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3183\" data-end=\"3324\"\u003eThe silk itself is of high quality, typical of formal kimono, with a smooth surface and a deep, light-absorbing black that enhances contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3326\" data-end=\"3439\"\u003eThe combination of these techniques results in a textile that is both visually rich and materially sophisticated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3326\" data-end=\"3439\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3446\" data-end=\"3465\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3446\" data-end=\"3465\"\u003eCollectors Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3467\" data-end=\"3554\"\u003eThis artwork represents a rare convergence of cultural, historical, and material value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3556\" data-end=\"3812\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3556\" data-end=\"3571\"\u003eKuro-tomesode\u003c\/em\u003e of this quality, especially with a known social context, are increasingly difficult to source. Their transformation into contemporary art preserves not only the material but also the memory of their original role in significant life events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3814\" data-end=\"3972\"\u003eThe segmented composition adds a conceptual layer, turning a ceremonial garment into a contemplative object - one that invites repeated viewing and discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3974\" data-end=\"4090\"\u003eAs with all \u003cem data-start=\"3986\" data-end=\"3993\"\u003eikasu\u003c\/em\u003e works, this piece is entirely unique and cannot be replicated once the original textile is gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3974\" data-end=\"4090\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4097\" data-end=\"4116\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4097\" data-end=\"4116\"\u003eAbout the frame\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4118\" data-end=\"4227\"\u003eThe frame is made from antique \u003cem data-start=\"4149\" data-end=\"4160\"\u003ekiritansu\u003c\/em\u003e (桐箪笥) — traditional paulownia wood chests used for storing kimono.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4229\" data-end=\"4514\"\u003eBy repurposing this material, the artwork maintains a continuous narrative: textiles once stored within the chest are now presented within it, reimagined. The kiri wood brings warmth, lightness, and historical depth, reinforcing the connection to Japanese craftsmanship and daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4229\" data-end=\"4514\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4521\" data-end=\"4542\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4521\" data-end=\"4542\"\u003eDecoration Advice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4544\" data-end=\"4639\"\u003eWith its strong contrast and intricate detailing, this artwork works best as a statement piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4641\" data-end=\"4889\"\u003eIt suits refined interiors — from modern Japandi spaces to more classic environments — where its depth and structure can be fully appreciated. Ideal placements include living rooms, galleries, or entryways where viewers can engage with it up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4891\" data-end=\"5003\"\u003eThe segmented composition rewards time and attention, revealing new details as light changes throughout the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4891\" data-end=\"5003\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5010\" data-end=\"5024\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5010\" data-end=\"5024\"\u003ePrecaution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5026\" data-end=\"5219\"\u003eAll artworks are made from authentic vintage and antique kimono textiles. Due to their age, minor signs of wear may be present. These details are part of the textile’s history and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5221\" data-end=\"5299\"\u003eAny noticeable features are documented in the artwork images where applicable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ikasu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51907168567608,"sku":null,"price":3161.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/0509\/5480\/files\/1041.jpg?v=1774316489","url":"https:\/\/www.kimono-ikasu.com\/es-de\/products\/bamboo-flowers-endurance","provider":"ikasu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}