Kimono Collection (page 8)

Portrait of Hozumi Tanzaemon, 19th century. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Portrait of Hozumi Tanzaemon, 19th century

Lord Sadanobu Threatens a Demon in the Palace at Night, 1889. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Lord Sadanobu Threatens a Demon in the Palace at Night, 1889. From New Forms of the Thirty-six Ghosts

Compiled Album from Four Series: A Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan... between 1876 and 1882
Compiled Album from Four Series: A Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan; Comic Pictures of Famous Places in Civilizing Tokyo; Twenty-four Accomplishments in Imperial Japan; Twenty-four Hours in

Kodembo no Shoshichi, an Osaka Thief, Tormented by Ghosts, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Kodembo no Shoshichi, an Osaka Thief, Tormented by Ghosts, 1875. From The Postal News, no. 614

The Demon of Rashomon Visits Watanabe no Tsuna Disguised as an Old Woman to Retrieve... 1885
The Demon of Rashomon Visits Watanabe no Tsuna Disguised as an Old Woman to Retrieve Her Severed Arm, 1885. From Sketches by Yoshitoshi

Distant View of Ryogoku from Motoyanagi Bridge, c1879. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Distant View of Ryogoku from Motoyanagi Bridge, c1879

Warrior Taira-no-Tadanori about to Sleep under a Cherry Tree (image 2 of 3), 1884. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Warrior Taira-no-Tadanori about to Sleep under a Cherry Tree (image 2 of 3), 1884

The Suigetsuro Restaurant in Unemecho, 1871. Creators: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, Kanaki Toshikage
The Suigetsuro Restaurant in Unemecho, 1871. From Tokyo Restaurants with Some Fancy Dishes

Ichikawa Danjuro in the Kabuki Play Shibaraku, 1812. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Ichikawa Danjuro in the Kabuki Play Shibaraku, 1812

The Geisha Umekichi Imploring Nakajima Seibi to Part from Her and Return to His Studies, 1875. Series: The Postal News, No. 463

The Osaka Actors Sawamura Tanosuke III and Nakamura Shikan IV, c1870. Creator: Utagawa Yoshiiku
The Osaka Actors Sawamura Tanosuke III and Nakamura Shikan IV, c1870

Kambara, c1838. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Kambara, c1838. From Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido with Beauties

The 3rd Month, 1780s. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
The 3rd Month, 1780s. Three women walking

Party in a Teahouse near Suma Beach (image 2 of 2), c1790. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Party in a Teahouse near Suma Beach (image 2 of 2), c1790. From From a triptych in the series Genji in Modern Dress (Furyu yatsushi Genji)

Compiled Album from Four Series: A Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan... between 1876 and 1882
Compiled Album from Four Series: A Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan; Comic Pictures of Famous Places in Civilizing Tokyo; Twenty-four Accomplishments in Imperial Japan; Twenty-four Hours in

The Carpenter Hanshichi of Fukagawa Seizes His Daughter's Attacker, c1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Carpenter Hanshichi of Fukagawa Seizes His Daughter's Attacker, c1875. Series: The Postal News, no. 780

Raccoon Dog Protects Its Cubs from Attack by a Dog, c1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Raccoon Dog Its Cubs from Attack by a Dog, c1875. Series: The Postal News, no. 724

The Loyal Wife Koto Recognizes Her Long-Lost Husband as a Rickshaw Driver, published in 1875. Series: The Postal News, no. 621

Beauties Playing Battledore and Shuttlecock, c1805. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Beauties Playing Battledore and Shuttlecock, c1805

Women Dancing at New Years as Monkey Trainers, c1800. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Women Dancing at New Years as Monkey Trainers, c1800

Portrait of the Actor Ichikawa Danjuro VII in the Role of Yoemon (image 1 of 3), early 1810s

Actor Matsumoto Hanshiro (or Ichikawa Komazo?) (image 1 of 3), between c1805 and c1810. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Actor Matsumoto Hanshiro (or Ichikawa Komazo?) (image 1 of 3), between c1805 and c1810

Ichikawa Hakuen I and Sawamura Sojuro III (image 2 of 2), 1790s. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Ichikawa Hakuen I and Sawamura Sojuro III (image 2 of 2), 1790s

Women Playing Hyakunin Isshu Card Game (image 1 of 2), between c1794 and c1795. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Women Playing Hyakunin Isshu Card Game (image 1 of 2), between c1794 and c1795

Women Crossing the Oi River, c1800. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Women Crossing the Oi River, c1800

Mikawa, c1845. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Mikawa, c1845. Series: Views of the Sixty-odd Provinces

Sanjo Bridge, Kyoto, 1855. Creators: Utagawa Kunisada, Ando Hiroshige
Sanjo Bridge, Kyoto, 1855. Series: Double-brush 53 stages, no. 55

Chiryu: Historical Site of the Iris at Yatsuhashi VIllage (Yatsuhashi mura kakitsubata...), 1855
Chiryu: Historical Site of the Iris at Yatsuhashi VIllage (Yatsuhashi mura kakitsubata no koseki), published in 1855. Series: Double-brush 53 stages (Sohitsu gojusan tsugi), no. 40

The Actor Onoe Kikugoro III at Umemoto Teahouse, c1825. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
The Actor Onoe Kikugoro III at Umemoto Teahouse, c1825

Beauty Representing the Poet Kamakura Udaijin, circa 1847-1852. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Beauty Representing the Poet Kamakura Udaijin, circa 1847-1852

Two Actors in Roles from the Play Chushingura, 1855. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Two Actors in Roles from the Play Chushingura, 1855

Two Actors portraying wrestlers: (upper) actor Ichikawa Ebizo (Danjuro VII) as Tetsugatake... 1858
Two Actors portraying wrestlers: (upper) actor Ichikawa Ebizo (Danjuro VII) as Tetsugatake (lower) Iwakawa, 1858

The Actor Kataoka Nizaemon in the role of Oboshi Yuranosuke (leader of the 47 ronin), 1862. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
The Actor Kataoka Nizaemon in the role of Oboshi Yuranosuke (leader of the 47 ronin), 1862

Scene One from the Play Chushingura: Kono Moronao and Kaoyo, c1850. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Scene One from the Play Chushingura: Kono Moronao and Kaoyo, c1850

A Scene from the Play Hana no ura gikyoku tsuki (image 1 of 3), 1846. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
A Scene from the Play Hana no ura gikyoku tsuki (image 1 of 3), 1846

A Scene from the Play Hana no ura gikyoku tsuki (image 3 of 3), 1846. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
A Scene from the Play Hana no ura gikyoku tsuki (image 3 of 3), 1846

Fashionable Man Entertained in a House of Pleasure, circa 1847-1852. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Fashionable Man Entertained in a House of Pleasure, circa 1847-1852. The Fan-tossing Game

The Actor Bando Hikosaburo III as Kitsugi Magoemon and the rest place Inamura... published in 1852
The Actor Bando Hikosaburo III as Kitsugi Magoemon and the rest place Inamura between Yoshida and Goyu, published in 1852. Series: Tokaido Intermediate Stations

Hatsuhana at Hakone, published in 1852. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Hatsuhana at Hakone, published in 1852. Series: Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido

Sekiya no Sato; The Actor Kawarasaki Gonjuro, 1863. Creators: Utagawa Kunisada, Utagawa Hiroshige II
Sekiya no Sato; The Actor Kawarasaki Gonjuro, 1863. Series: Flowers of Edo with Views of Famous Places

Iriya; The Actor Nakayama Bungoro as Asagao, 1863. Creators: Utagawa Kunisada, Hiroshige II, Sadahide Utagawa
Iriya; The Actor Nakayama Bungoro as Asagao, 1863. Series: Flowers of Edo with Pictures of Noted Views

Hatchobori and Ichikawa Danzo, 1863. Creators: Utagawa Kunisada, Kawanabe Kyosai, Hiroshige II
Hatchobori and Ichikawa Danzo, 1863. Series: Famous Places and Flowers of Edo

Shichiri Oboro (image 1 of 2), 1857. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Shichiri Oboro (image 1 of 2), 1857. Actors Nakamura Enjaku as Deshi Nitcho and Bando Mitsugoro VI VI as Deshi Nichizo; Ichikawa Danzo VI as Taijin

Actor in the role of the Hunter Toriyama Shusaku, 1859. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Actor in the role of the Hunter Toriyama Shusaku, 1859. Play: Shiranui Monogatari

Umeo Maru and Sakura Maru, mid 19th century. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Umeo Maru and Sakura Maru, mid 19th century

Oniichi (or Keichi) Hogan in the Sanryaku Chapter, Shichi Iroha Jui, 19th century. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Oniichi (or Keichi) Hogan in the Sanryaku Chapter, Shichi Iroha Jui, 19th century

The Actor Mimasu Gennosuke in the role of a Tobacco Seller, c1820s. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
The Actor Mimasu Gennosuke in the role of a Tobacco Seller, c1820s

The Actor Bando Hikosaburo V as the Wrestler Onigatake, 1861. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
The Actor Bando Hikosaburo V as the Wrestler Onigatake, 1861

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"Captivating Kimono: A Glimpse into Japanese Culture and Traditions" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Japan as we explore the captivating beauty of the kimono. This traditional garment, with its intricate designs and vibrant colors, serves as a window into the rich history and cultural heritage of this fascinating country. In 1936, under a star-studded sky, women gathered to marvel at the wonders of astronomy while adorned in their elegant kimonos. The color drawing by Ota Chou transports us back to that moment, where celestial mysteries intertwined with earthly grace. Three geisha girls engage in a strategic game of Go, showcasing not only their intelligence but also their impeccable sense of style. Their kimonos reflect both tradition and individuality, each pattern telling a unique story. Within the walls of a women's bathhouse, quarrels may arise amidst steam-filled rooms. Yoshiiku's artwork captures these moments with vivid detail - an intriguing glimpse into everyday life where even mundane activities become artful expressions. An antique woodblock print reveals a graceful woman serving tea; her kimono exudes elegance as she embodies the essence of hospitality deeply rooted in Japanese culture, and is through such rituals that connections are forged and traditions preserved. Geishas embody grace and wisdom; they remind us to see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil - an iconic representation captured beautifully in another artistic masterpiece. These skilled entertainers transport us to serene gardens where time seems suspended amid cherry blossoms and delicate melodies. A young girl diligently practices calligraphy - her kimono symbolizing discipline and dedication ingrained from an early age. Through strokes on paper or movements on canvas-like silk fabric worn gracefully around her form - she becomes one with her artistry. Kendo martial arts fighters demonstrate strength and precision while donning their kimonos like armor for battle.