yamatonadeshiko_gallery: 2008

7.22.2008

Japanese Kimono Beautiful OBI Cherry Blossoms Pink

This is traditional formal style Japanese Obi.
Made in Kyoto Japan.

LENGTH = 360cm (142'1/8in)
WIDTH = 17cm(6'3/4in)

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*About OBI...Obi are usually very decorative and colourful.worn with different types of kimono and function both to keep the robe closed and in place on the body, and as decoration. Women's kimono obi are twice as wide as men's and are considerably longer.
obi have highly decorated of back side.

This fabric would be great in any textile art or craft including patchwork, quilting, bag or doll making, purses, eyeglass cases, cushions , framed pictures, wall hangings, coverings on boxes, placemats and table runners.
Full obi's are great for table runners and bed runners.
Be inspired by this gorgeous, authentic Japanese fabric.

Antique Vintage Japanese Warrior Helmet Samurai (Katou)

Amazing Antique Japanese Samurai Helmet of exceptional quality.
The metal work is exquisite, with great attention to detail and design. It is made of brass, and is heavy, weighing in at 500g .
Replica of the helmet of a very famous samurai named Katou Kiyomasa in the Azuchi-Momoyama Period(1562-). He was born in Nagoya(middle of Japan)1952.
Measurements: 14 x 9 x 8cm (5'1/2 x 3'1/2 x 3'1/8 in)
Weight: 500g
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Antique Vintage Japanese Warrior Helmet Samurai (Oda Nobunaga)

Amazing Antique Japanese Samurai Helmet of exceptional quality.
The metal work is exquisite, with great attention to detail and design. It is made of brass, and is heavy, weighing in at 1.2kg .
The replica of the helmet of a very famous samurai named Oda Nobunaga in the Sengoku Period(1560-). He was born in Owari(middle of Japan) on May 12 the third 1534.
Measurements: 22cm x 17cm x 16cm (8'5/8 x 6'3/4 x 6'3/8 in)
Weight: 1.2kg
One of string parts have lost.
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Antique Vintage Kabuto Japanese Warrior Helmet Samurai

Amazing Antique Japanese Samurai Helmet with special cushion of exceptional quality.
The metal work is exquisite, with great attention to detail and design. It is made of brass, and is heavy, weighing in at 1.3kg .
Measurements: 23cm x 20 cm x 20 cm (9'1/8 x 7'7/8 x 7'7/8 in)
Weight: 1.3kg
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Japanese Vintage Antique Kimono Samurai Doll

This vintage Samurai-doll is Warabe-ningyou made from hand crafted.
The artist who said Sumii made it.The Hakuhou is made a motif.
20+years old vintage.
35cm high and heavy.
Made in Japan.This is a creative doll who wears gorgeous Hakama(Kimono) with Yumiya(Bow and arrow).Excellent original condition.

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*About Warabe-ningyou...The Warabe -ningyou is loved as a present from chiefly intimate as sideward decorations of the armor and the helmet one. The boy birth is celebrated, and the wish of strongly becoming fine fellow's child is put.

Japanese Kendo Complete set!

Japanese Complete Kendo set!!
Made in Japan.

This Kendo equipment is authentic and heavy duty.
Weight is 5-kg.

Includes kendo head guard (men), kendo chest shield (dou), gloves(kote), skirt(tare), top uniform(gi) bottom uniform(hakama), and special bag.
Complete all set!!

Material and Size
Men --35*20cm, Aluminum, Leather,IndigoKote--26cm, Leather,Indigo
Do --47*30cm, Leather,Indigo
Tare-- 48*32cm(without string), Leather,Indigo

This set is Japanese extra small size!
Excellent for display!!

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Japanese Kendo mask Men & amour Dou

Vintage Japanese Kendo kit!!

highest class Vintage Japanese Kendo set.
Made in Japan.

This Kendo equipment is authentic and heavy duty.
Weight is 3kg.

Includes kendo head guard (men), kendo chest shield (dou),and special bag.
Complete all gorgeous set!!

Material
Men --Aluminum, Leather,Indigo
Do -- Leather,Indigo
Best quality!!
This set is Japanese general medium size!

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Japanese Antique Armuor Samurai Doll with Storage Box

30 years old vintage,75cm height and heavy due to cast steel and brass, plus 38*27*25cm special wooden box.
Made in Japan,Excellent original condition and one of a kind. This is a really special piece.

Gorgeous quality repica armour from Samurai dated 1333AD.
In Japan, this is called a Gogatsu Ningyou. Traditionally it is presented to a newly born son of a family. Annually, during a special celebration, Gogatsu Ningyou is setup and displayed.
Gogatsu Ningyou represent an intriguing view into traditonal Japanese culture. They make stunning objects for decoration in homes.
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Furoshuki (Sei-shonagon print)

This is Furoshiki, Tango Chirimen fabric type.Beautiful famous Geisha Sei-Shonagon print,Background is jet black.

Made in Kyoto Japan.
Size: 68cm x 70cm(Large)

Furoshiki's are a print onto a square piece of kimono material, more of an Artwork. They would look great stretched over a frame or mounted. They have a lovely texture and look far better than we can show in pictures. It is a reproduction of an old and very famous print.

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*About Sei Shonagon...
Sei Shonagon(966-1017) was a Japanese author and a court lady who served the Empress Teishi around the year 1000 during the middle Heian Period, and is best known as the author of The Pillow Book (Makura no Soshi).

4.04.2008

Furoshiki wave Katsushika Hokusai

Large Size: 68cm x 70cm
Design:Katsushika Hokusai ”Kanagawa Coast Waves”
The Quiksilver surf brand logo was inspired by this painting many years ago.
This is Tango Chirimen fabric.

*About Tango chirimen fabric...
Great texture from special string and the way of making. Tango chirimen is made by a process of incorporating highly twisted threads into the normal weaving process. This process is only used in areas of Tango, Kyoto and makes this quality fabric unique to that area.

*About Furoshiki...
Furoshiki are a type of traditional Japanese decorative fabric print.
The fabric used is of the highest possible quality and has a wonderful texture.
These prints look exquisite when professionally framed. The richness of colour and traditional designs will enhance your home.

*About Katsushika Hokusai... (Artist)
Katsushika Hokusai(1760-1849)was a Japanese artist, ukiyo-e painter and printmaker of the Edo period.Born in Edo (now Tokyo)Hokusai is best-known as author of the woodblock print series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji, which includes the iconic and internationally-recognized print, The Great Wave off Kanagawa (created during the 1820s). Hokusai is considered one of the outstanding figures of Japanese woodblock printing, sometimes referred to as ukiyo-e.

Lovely Kokeshi

20cm Tall, heavy.
lovely vintage Kokeshi is made from hand crafted timber.
Made in Japan.
I bought Touhoku(Northern Japan)
This is a creative Kokeshi doll who wears gorgeous kimono.
Beautiful hand painting.
Excellent original condition.

About Kokeshi...
Kokeshi are Japanese dolls, originally from northern Japan. They are handmade from wood, have a simple trunk and an enlarged head with a few thin, painted lines to define the face. The body has a floral design painted in red, black, and sometimes yellow, and covered with a layer of wax. One characteristic of Kokeshi dolls is their lack of arms or legs. The bottom is marked with the signature of the artist.

Hina-matsuri Cute Kokeshi

These are special "Hina-matsuri-kokeshi"
50+years old vintage.
11&8.5cm Tall.
Kokeshi are made from hand crafted timber.
Made in Japan.
Wear gorgeous kimono.
Beautiful hand painting.Excellent original condition.

*About Kokeshi...
Kokeshi are Japanese dolls, originally from northern Japan. They are handmade from wood, have a simple trunk and an enlarged head with a few thin, painted lines to define the face. The body has a floral design painted in red, black, and sometimes yellow, and covered with a layer of wax. One characteristic of Kokeshi dolls is their lack of arms or legs. The bottom is marked with the signature of the artist.

*About Hinamatsuri...
The Hina-matsuri is japanese doll festival or girls day held on March 3.

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