Work Kimono

Work KimonoA practical work kimono composed of wisteria fabric (fuji iro) for the entire body. The composition relies purely on color contrast: a light body paired with dark blue arms chosen for durability and ease of replacement. The cloth presents an even, piece dyed tone with a dry hand typical of handwoven cotton; seams and hems are neatly hand stitched. Reinforced with additional stitching near the neck. Some moth damage to the wisteria.

Japanese ceramic vessel possibly used for sake

An old and wonderfully simple form of reel

It was designed and introduced in 1620 by English clergyman and mathematician Edmund Gunter (1581–1626)

The pale-green patination of the copper lends this andon’s tall geometry the soft surface of time

covered the arm

A collection logo can be seen on the underside of the lid

Kaoru Saito studied art from 1948-1950

The knobbed form of this particular counterbalance is unusual

The round basket has an hourglass waist made of simple split bamboo

likely intended for burning incense

shaped in the form of a spinning wish-granting pearl (hojin-no-tama)

Saito is a member of Shunyo-kai