#japonesque

“Pionen” reproduction wallpaper by Lim & Handtryck

A wallpaper printed from the original rollers which has presumably been popular multiple times: Lim & Handtryck has rollers in wood with brass fittings, of cast iron, and even of rubber. This leads us to conclude that the wallpaper, whose illustrated peony design seems to be an example of japonisme, was likely first printed in the late 19th century, then during the 20s-30s, and again in the 50s-70s. This style of floral illustration with line shading is found in older printed textiles such as, for example, chintzes from India, which have inspired Western designers including William Morris, the leading figure of the English Arts & Crafts movement.

Nice music video collaboration between Koda Kumi, Japanese musical artist, and Omarion, AfrAm musical artist, on the 2012 J-pop song “Slow”. Check it out here: https://youtu.be/dGz-AHgEFCo

coiour-my-world:

“The entrance to another world” | “The illuminated tunnel with thousands of sakura-shaped bulbs sparkling in the heavy rain.” | Mie, Japan || godive2000

birries:

NEORETRO RGB