Haruki is an indispensable item for life events such as coming-of-age ceremonies and weddings. Its shapes, patterns, and colors are a condensation of Japanese tradition, making women shine beautifully. Each time, we will introduce a selection of masterpieces that incorporate the Japanese aesthetic sense and have been elevated to a modern style suitable for the Reiwa era.

Two bold patterns that reflect the Japanese aesthetic sense

In the Muromachi period, Noh costumes were worn by Noh performers who achieved great success under the patronage of those in power, and included costumes worn in classical performing arts such as Kyogen, Kabuki costumes, dance costumes, etc. are generally called entertainment costumes. Patterns and patterns intended for the role of a performer or to look good on stage are often featured in modern kimono.

The long-sleeved kimono ``Saiei Kosumatsu'' is also a piece that gives you a sense of the elegance of such entertainment costumes. The ekaka pattern, which is shaped like a shapeless haze into the shape of the katakana letter ``e'', is expressed in black, creating a nice contrast with the white background. In addition, large, strong-colored Kasamatsu trees are arranged boldly and luxuriously. There are many patterns based on pine trees that have a strong sense of congratulations, but one of the most representative patterns is kasamatsu, which is a pattern of pine needles layered over each other to resemble a hat. The kimonos are bold and full of stylistic beauty, with two motifs that give a sense of Japanese aesthetics and style, just like entertainment costumes.

In addition, areas that tend to attract the eye, such as the upper front and shoulders of the kasamatsu, which have different expressions of bright vermilion, green, and light blue pine needles, are lavishly decorated with colored thread embroidery, gold piece embroidery, and gold leaf placement. Paired with a golden obi with an auspicious pattern, it creates a luxurious and glamorous piece.

The pattern of the combined obi is a noshi pattern on a gold base. Noshi is the origin of the pattern that is still attached to the top right of gift bags and paper. In the old days, dried abalone was dried and then wrapped in washi paper and served as gifts for congratulations. This design is created by bundling belt-shaped objects into a design called the Tane Noshi pattern. It is often used for formal kimono, including long-sleeved kimonos, as it is a typical pattern that gives a happy and formal impression. This fukuro-obi, which displays a loose bundle of noshi filled with auspicious motifs, further enhances the impression of elegance and longevity.

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