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The above is a katabori netsuke, or a “sculpture” netsuke. Netsuke are Japanese in origin, and provided people with a unique way to combine function and fashion:
The traditional form of Japanese dress, the kimono, had no pockets. Women would tuck small personal items into their sleeves, but men suspended their tobacco pouches, pipes, purses, writing implements, and other items of daily use on a silk cord passed behind their obi(sash). These hanging objects are called sagemono. The netsuke was attached to the other end of the cord preventing the cord from slipping through the obi. A sliding bead (ojime) was strung on the cord between the netsuke and the sagemono to allow the opening and closing of the sagemono.
The entire ensemble was then worn, at the waist, and functioned as a sort of removable external pocket. All three objects (netsuke,ojime and the different types of sagemono) were often beautifully decorated with elaborate carving, lacquer work, or inlays of rare and exotic materials. Subjects portrayed in netsuke include naturally found objects, plants and animals, legends and legendary heroes, myths and mystical beasts, gods and religious symbols, daily activities, and myriad other themes.
Owned By: Tanmika (丹美賀) in Pontocho Motif: Fishing Fires (Hikago)
This rare and stunning use of kyo yuzen is such a head turner, but is not well understood outside of Japan. The blazing fire in a basket is used in Ukai (鵜飼), traditional cormorant fishing. A popular tourist sight during cherry blossom season, ukai fishermen light blazing fires in metal baskets called Hikago (火籠) to light the way both for the boats and the birds. The birds are outfitted with rings around their necks so that they don’t swallow the fish. When recalled the birds bring back necks full of fish that are then dumped into a basket and prepared for those who have gone on the fishing expedition (the birds get a share as well). The light from the hikago creates a dazzling effect among the cherry blossoms for those watching from the banks of the river and is a popular tourist attraction ^^
Today’s outfit, summer iromuji azuki kimono. Actually it was the first time to wear this one, and it was shorter than I thought. It is no problem but I wore it a little bit shorter than usually I do by mistake, I prefer the bottom line about to touch on the floor. I think I forgot to how to tie the obi, always a little bit too loose and showing the datejime!! I have to be careful with this issue. 今日の装い、夏着物小豆色無地。 実はこの着物を着るの初めてだったのですが、広げてみると思ったより短かった。それは特に問題ではないけど、いつもより短めに着付けてしまったのが。。。ちょっと残念。裾は床スレスレぐらいが好きです。帯は久しぶりに一本締め笑 兵児帯でひらひら結び。 しかし、ちょっとの間に帯の締め方を忘れたっぽい。最近よく着るけど、一日の最後ぐらいになると、帯が緩んでしゃーないっす。早く感覚を取り戻さねば。。。もっとギュッとね！！ #Nozomy #望 #望Nozomy #kimono #着物 #和服 #夏着物 #小豆色
We had a tea ceremony at Boston common today. It was very lovely to be outside, it was kind of warm today again but it was very comfortable under the shade and by the water. Anthony is learning Japanese tea ceremony, and conducted us a very nice one. I always love the creamy fresh matcha and I have a good time with those nice people. ボストンコモンでお茶会（ごっこ）をしました。まだ日中は暑いですが、水辺の木陰に座っていると、風が気持ちの良い午後でした。 アンソニーさんはお茶をお勉強されています、そして私たちド素人に本格的な茶席を設けて下さいました。外国の方から本国の事を学ぶというのは、なんとも面白い経験。クリーミィな抹茶、美味しいですよね。素敵な人たちを楽しい時間を過ごせて良かったです^^ #bostncommon #teaceremony #matcha #boston #ボストンコモン #お茶席 #お茶会 #抹茶 #ボストン #kimono #japaneseculture #着物 #きもの #和服 #日本文化
Today’s outfit, chusen yukata. I prefer yukata than kimono to wear, because yukata looks wrinkly and stretched out after a while. I also think I look better in kimono. 本日の装い、注染浴衣。 個人的に浴衣よりも着物の方が夏でも好きです。座ったり立ったりすると、どうしても浴衣は伸びてシワシワになってしまうので。そして着物の方が自分の見た目に合っているような気がします。絞りの良いのを買えば、また違うのかしら。 #望 #Nozomy #望Nozomy #yukata #浴衣 #注染 #和装 #todaysoutfit #ootd #今日の装い #今日のお召し物
The very fine skin girl which I really envy is Ara, she is the organizer of Boston Kimono Jack and hoping to go to Japan to learn more of it. And the beautiful girl in Japanese traditional hairstyle which I really admire is Seiko-san, she has worked as a stage/Japanese traditional dance performer in Japan. OMG, I l just look like a dark skinned Asian among those beautiful and attractive people…
Boston Kimono Weekend Day 2. We all wore yukata and actually performed on a stage at 8th Annual Boston GreenFest. It was a blast though it was raining a bit. I dressed several people with yukata as well and it was a great experience. I am very happy that I can say I can dress up people in yukata now :) 今日は実際に浴衣を着てボストングリーンフェストで歌を歌いました。緊張もせずとっても楽しかった^^ そして数人の方に着付けも。。。心配していたよりスムーズに進み、今後、浴衣くらいなら着付け出来ますよ、と言うことが出来るようになって嬉しいです！ #BostonGreenFest #Boston #yukata #グリーンフェスト #浴衣 #culturalexchange #異文化交流
Went to Kimono weekend day 1. The special guest was Kento Itoh who has traveled many countries in his yukata to learn and think about other cultures and environment. I actually didn’t really know the main event was to learn how to wear yukata, so I went there in my kimono, but had a great time with all the people who are interested in Japanese traditional clothing and culture. 着物ウィークエンドというイベントの1日目に行きました。 スペシャルゲストは伊藤研人さん、正解数十か国をお互いの文化や環境などを学ぶため、浴衣で旅をしていらっしゃいます。 実際あんまりイベントの宗旨を理解せずに参加したため、今日の目玉は浴衣の着付けレクチャーだとは知らず、きものを着て行ってしまいました。でも、沢山の人々が自国の民族衣装や文化に興味を持ってくれているというのは嬉しく、とても良い時間を過ごしました。 # culturalexchange #kimono #yukata #boston #massachusetts #異文化交流 #着物 #浴衣 #ボストン #マサチューセッツ
Today’s outfit, summer bamboo kimono which I bought in Okinawa. Only one mistake was that I didn’t do obijime or obiage to hold the bow up on my back. I took a bus and people bumped to my obi when they get on/off the bus, and it was limply hanging on my back after a while… Good lesson. 今日の装い、夏きもの竹、沖縄で買ったものです。 帯締めか帯揚げをして後ろの結びを固定するようにすればよかったというのが唯一の後悔。バスに乗ったのですが、結構込んでいて、人が乗り降りするときに後ろに当たって、しばらくしたらダラーンとしてしまいました。沖縄では車移動が多かったので、教訓です。 #望 #Nozomy #望Nozomy #Yokihi #吉日 #Yokihi吉日Redletterday #todaysoutfit #ootd #kimono #summer #bamboo #vintage #retro #girl #Japanese #今日の装い #今日のお召し物 #着物 #着物 #和装 #和服 #夏着物 #夏 #サマー #ヴィンテージ #レトロ #日本人
“Youko“ - for Post It Show 2020 happening at Giant Robot Gallery. Every year I always look forward for this show because I mean - post it size doodle show ?? It’s my perfect jam. Unfortunately this year, unlike past where there are no limit on the post it amount, with Covid-19 correspondence it was limited to one 10x10″ piece and one post it to avoid the crowds. ( Usually people tent outside to get post it from famous artist ) So ! I wanted to put all of my drawing effort into 1 piece instead of doing 20 of them. My theme this time was Youko (Fox spirit in Japanese) and created this piece with putting many famous fox youkai ukiyo-e paintings all in one. She is also holding the Yakuyoke ( luckly charm to defend from bad luck, negative energy, evil eye, curses, demons, etc) Omamori. Hopefully next year I get to draw more of my post it girls.
