Japanese kimonos come in many varieties, depending on the material method, and dying method.
Among them the Kimono called “Meisen” was very popular with Japanese women at the time, with its bold colors and designs.
Meisen is made of leftovers from fine silk and not wore on formal occasions, but was is the casual wear of schoolgirls and working women.
The characteristic of the weave is that the fibers are slightly misaligned, making the pattern look blurry.
Nowadays, there are no opportunities to wear kimono, and production has ceased.
However, the cultural and technical evaluation of patterns that incorporate Western designs such as Art Deco and Cubism, in addition to Japanese-style designs, has increased and has been exhibited in museums both in Japan and overseas.
3-11 Pattern
How sad that such elegant wearable art is now history but it is good to know that the patterns are alive and well in newer styles of clothing.
I always look forward to your posts. Both for your artistry and educational content. Thank you!
The Kimono has always touched my heart, and while I have been working on my project, I have learned and respect the beauty of the art form…and love each and every history lesson!
How interesting. I has to look up meisen kimonos to learn more.