SHIBUI BLOG

Ukiyoe - Tryptich of firefighters holding matoi

Tryptich of firefighters holding matoi. Actor print. 19th century. Details of Sashiko and Tsutsugaki Hanten.
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Kips Bay Showhouse in Palm Beach

Kips Bay Showhouse in Palm Beach is loaded with Shibui. Thank you @sarahmagnessdesign for such an elegant use of the Shibui items. You have a beautiful design aesthetic.
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Kaidan step chest

Kaidan step chest. Originally from the Kyoto area. Meiji era, late 19th or early 20th century. Keyaki wood door panels and drawer faces. Sugi and hinoki case woods. Hand forged iron drawer pulls.
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Japanese printed paper samples. Sarasa

Early 20th century stencil printed paper samples. Sarasa - Indian influenced patterns, komon - fine small Edo style patterns and other contemporary designs.
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A new year wish for you all with Ema

E-ma votive painting of a moneybag. A new year wish for you all. Mineral pigments on wood. Set on a furoshiki of faded and patched indigo dyed cotton.
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Kasuri woven indigo cape

Edo period cape. Kasuri woven indigo exterior and Katazome stencil dyed interior. Beautiful and unusual. 
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