Source Textiles

This page shows the garments currently under work or under consideration. Each textile listed here has been sourced, imported, and documented. Some are already being developed within a Study. Others remain in observation while their structure, condition, and potential formats are evaluated. The page functions as a live index. As sections are resolved into finished works, the related objects will appear in the Archive with traceable links back to the original garment. Not every garment will become a full Study. Some may yield only a few works. Others may remain intact. The listing records presence, not promise.

ST-01

Blue Hōmongi kimono

ST-01 Pale blue silk. Hem-focused landscape with cherry blossoms and gold fan motifs. Formal visiting kimono with composed panel placement. Likely late Shōwa period (c. 1970–1985).

ST-02

Black Kurotomesode kimono

Black silk with five family crests. Hem-focused cranes and pine in gold and ivory with geometric fan motifs. Formal ceremonial kimono for married women. Late Shōwa period.

ST-03

Fukuro-obi Floral

Silver brocade with pastel florals and gold fan motifs. Continuous woven composition with metallic thread. Formal obi for ceremonial wear. Likely late Shōwa to early Heisei period (c. 1980–1995).

ST-04

Fukuro-obi Gold

Gold metallic brocade with large chrysanthemum roundels in red and green. Metallic woven ground with bold ceremonial scale. Formal obi for wedding or high ceremonial wear. Likely Shōwa period (c. 1960–1985).

ST-05

Fukuro-obi Silver

Ivory-silver brocade with cranes and stylized cloud forms with pine needles. Subtle metallic ground with continuous pattern. Formal obi for ceremonial wear. Likely late Shōwa period (c. 1970–1990).

ST-06

Obijime – Set

Description: Braided silk cords in pink, silver-gold, and green tones. Mixed flat and round braids with metallic accents. Formal accessories used to secure the obi.