This is a kimono remnant (silk juban) that I have treasured as part of my collection of traditional Japanese patterns. The first piece features a design reminiscent of the "Taga-Sode Byobu" (Folding Screen of Whose Sleeves) – From the Heian period, kimono hung on a clothes rack (ikou) were items that sparked romantic imagination, wondering "who is wearing this?" Hand-painted on the design is a waka poem by Otagaki Rengetsu: "Whose bow-shaped moon is cast aside in Musashino?" There are a total of 6 types of auspicious patterns, including "Takara-zukushi" (Treasures) and "Shiki-bana" (Flowers of the Four Seasons). I feel a sense of beauty in the intention to pray for peace and hide stories in the juban, which is not visible from the outside. I hope you will use it for patchwork, as fabric, or for bags, etc. Please see the images for the size. * This is an unused remnant of a bolt of fabric. It has been stored at home. #handmade #juban #kimono #wafabric #auspiciouspatterns #remnant #handpainted #rare #silk #juban #waka #WhoseSleeves #FlowersOfTheFourSeasons #Treasures