Kimono Embroidery

For a peaceful and calm Monday, a few images from:

The Fine Art of Kimono Embroidery by S. Kusano

Delicate birds flitting from branch to branch...

Bunnies bounding across a field...

Butterflies eluding gossamer webs...

Dragonflies gliding above the water...

Herbal images amid falling petals.

Cascades of pastel blossoms.

And a powerful pulse of color to get Monday going.

Kimono Colors

 I am designing fabrics, and have turned to some of the prettiest

for inspiration: historical Japanese kimonos.

The embroidered designs are intricate, and colors balanced

to highlight both bold and delicate elements together.

 Nature motifs are prevalent and timeless.

An amazing balance between white and primary colors.

 The pinks are strong and subtle at the same time...

The petal pink background to this design is gorgeous.