{"product_id":"geometry-colors-of-desert-ii","title":"Geometry ~Colors of Desert~ II","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(23, 23, 23);\"\u003eOne-of-a-kind Japanese textile art made from \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003evintage kimono and obi 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=\"p1\"\u003e30 x 40 x 4cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003esilk, paulownia wood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOne-of-a-kind\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"164\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"164\"\u003eStory behind the work\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"450\"\u003eThis artwork is inspired by the serene yet powerful landscape of the desert, expressed through a composition of vintage kimono textiles arranged in a geometric harmony. Warm golden tones meet cool muted blues and silvers, evoking shifting light across sand, sky, and distant horizons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003eA delicate bamboo motif appears within the composition, emerging quietly from the surface. It introduces a sense of movement and resilience - a living element within a seemingly still landscape. The overall arrangement transforms traditional textile fragments into a contemplative scene where time feels suspended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003eThrough this work, the artwork invites a moment of stillness, where strength is not loud, but quietly enduring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003ePeriod \/ Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003eVintage silk kimono textiles, late Showa period (around 1960–80s).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003eMeaning of colors and patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003eThe artwork draws on traditional Japanese motifs and reinterprets them within a new, landscape-inspired context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1817\"\u003eThe 地紋 (jimon) woven into the fabric features bamboo and pine tree motifs - both deeply symbolic in Japanese culture. Bamboo represents resilience and flexibility, the ability to bend without breaking. Pine symbolizes longevity, endurance, and quiet strength, remaining evergreen through changing seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003eTogether, these motifs form a subtle narrative of perseverance and continuity, even in challenging environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"2182\"\u003eThe golden upper section evokes warmth, sunlight, and expansiveness - reminiscent of desert light at its most intense. In contrast, the cooler blue and silver tones suggest calmness, openness, and the reflective quality of distant space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2347\"\u003eThe composition as a whole becomes a meditation on contrast: heat and coolness, stillness and life, vastness and detail — all coexisting within a balanced harmony.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2387\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2387\"\u003eCharacteristics of the fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2522\"\u003eThe artwork is created from high-quality vintage silk kimono fabrics known for their refined weaving techniques and luminous texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2524\" data-end=\"2768\"\u003e地紋 (jimon) is a subtle woven pattern embedded into the base fabric during the weaving process. Unlike printed or embroidered designs, jimon appears almost invisible at first glance and reveals itself gradually as light moves across the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2770\" data-end=\"2907\"\u003eThis quiet presence reflects a key principle of Japanese aesthetics: beauty that does not demand attention, but reveals itself over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"3076\"\u003eThe silk’s natural ability to reflect light enhances this effect, allowing the artwork to shift in appearance depending on the surrounding environment and time of day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3083\" data-end=\"3102\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3083\" data-end=\"3102\"\u003eCollectors Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3104\" data-end=\"3242\"\u003eThis artwork embodies the essence of ikasu: transforming historical textiles into contemporary art while preserving their cultural memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3244\" data-end=\"3467\"\u003eEach fabric used in the piece carries a history of craftsmanship and human touch. As authentic vintage kimono textiles become increasingly rare, every artwork created from them is inherently unique and cannot be replicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3469\" data-end=\"3661\"\u003eThe structured composition, combined with the symbolic motifs of bamboo and pine, makes this work particularly meaningful for collectors who value both aesthetic refinement and cultural depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3663\" data-end=\"3756\"\u003eIt is not only a visual object, but a quiet narrative of endurance, transformation, and time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3763\" data-end=\"3782\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3763\" data-end=\"3782\"\u003eAbout the frame\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3784\" data-end=\"3979\"\u003eThe artwork is framed in natural kiri (桐) paulownia wood. Traditionally used in Japan for storing precious textiles, kiri wood is valued for its lightness, durability, and resistance to humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3981\" data-end=\"4111\"\u003eIts soft, warm tone complements both the golden and cool hues of the composition, enhancing the overall sense of balance and calm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4118\" data-end=\"4139\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4118\" data-end=\"4139\"\u003eDecoration Advice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4141\" data-end=\"4302\"\u003eThe balanced geometry and refined color palette make this artwork especially suited for contemporary interiors that emphasize minimalism and calm sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4304\" data-end=\"4455\"\u003eIt works beautifully in living rooms, bedrooms, and entryways, as well as in curated spaces such as hotels, galleries, and design-focused environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4457\" data-end=\"4628\"\u003eThe interplay between matte and reflective silk surfaces allows the artwork to subtly change throughout the day, responding to natural light and adding depth to the space.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4635\" data-end=\"4649\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4635\" data-end=\"4649\"\u003ePrecaution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4651\" data-end=\"4854\"\u003eAll artworks are made from authentic vintage and antique kimono textiles. 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