Kimono Patterns―Yuki (Snow): Snow patterns to cool down in summer｜Kateigaho International Japan Edition- Japanese culture, arts, lifestyle magazine

From ancient times, beautiful artistic patterns on kimono have reflected the Japanese people’s delicate senses towards the changing seasons and how social conventions in the country have changed through its history. This week we will introduce patterns of summer plants, flowers and nature.

Kimono Patterns ―33Kibutsu: Six unique patterns based on everyday items｜Kateigaho International Japan Edition- Japanese culture, arts, lifestyle magazine

Kimono Patterns ―33Kibutsu: Six unique patterns based on everyday items｜Kateigaho International Japan Edition- Japanese culture, arts, lifestyle magazine

Kimono Patterns ―33Kibutsu: Six unique patterns based on everyday items｜Kateigaho International Japan Edition- Japanese culture, arts, lifestyle magazine

tanuki kimono — White poppies over a soft yukiwa (snowflake)

Piece from a Kosode with Pattern of Scattered Snow Roundels (Yukiwa) Filled with Small Flowers, Japan, Edo period (1615–1868)

Japanese Kimono Designs Coloring Book [Intricate designs to color] : Paper Dolls of Classic Stars, Vintage Fashion and Nostalgic Characters, for Kids and Collectors

Japanese woodblock print by Kotondo Torii. Very large snow flake, we call Botan Yuki (Peony Snow). Because large snow flakes look like white peony

Botan Yuki (Peony Snow Flakes)

Kimono Style] From the Winter to the Summer

Kimono Patterns ―33Kibutsu: Six unique patterns based on everyday items｜Kateigaho International Japan Edition- Japanese culture, arts, lifestyle magazine

Kimono Style

Kimono Style] From the Winter to the Summer