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Usu and Kine
This washi tapestry features hydrangeas created with both torn-paper art and three-dimensional designs
DescriptionIn Japan
intended as an instructional manual for craftsmen across the country
kosode were richly decorated with techniques such as shibori tie-dyeing
Tenugui (Tanabata) susuki Usu and KineDescription On the evening of July 7th, people decorate bamboo branches with colorful strips of paper and make wishes to the stars. This tradition is based on the tragic love story of Hikoboshi (the cowherd) and Orihime (the weaver), who live on opposite sides of the Milky Way. Originally, it was a ritual where women prayed for improved skills in weaving and craftsmanship, inspired by Orihime. This custom, which dates back to the 5th or 6th century in