[Free Download] Over 120 Traditional Kimono Patterns from the Meiji-Era “Yachigusa” Design Manual
The vibrant Yuzen kimono adorning Kyoto's historic streets represent the quintessence of Japanese aesthetic sensibility and technical mastery.…
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[Free Download] 330 Traditional Japanese Arabesque Patterns
When contemporary audiences hear "arabesque pattern" in Japan, many might picture the green cloth with white vine designs…
[Free Download] Discover Hokusai Design Patterns for Combs and Pipes
When we think of Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" or his "Thirty-Six Views of Mount…
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[Free Download] Discover Van Gogh’s Japanese Prints in a Remarkable Digital Archive
In the late 19th century, a wave of "Japonisme" swept through Western art circles, dramatically influencing European aesthetics.…
[Free Download] The Hidden Gems of Traditional Japanese Illustrated Nameplates
Visitors to Japanese shrines and temples often notice small paper slips densely affixed to pillars and eaves. These…
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[Free Download] Treasure: “Hamonshū”—300+ Wave Motifs of Japanese Traditional Patterns
From Nordic streetwear to Silicon Valley UI kits, the hunger for Japanese traditional patterns has never been stronger.…
[Free Download] Powerhouse: Edo Period Women Materials – “Onna Yō Kinmō Zui”
From anime character design to haute-couture look-books, the global creative scene has rediscovered the poetic minimalism and bold…
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[Free Download] Japanese Art: 10,000+ Ukiyo-e, Ceramics, and Buddhist Sculptures
Open GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives & Museums) initiatives have been snowballing since the Smithsonian and the Metropolitan Museum…
[Free Download] Illustrations of the Japanese Emperor’s Enthronement
In an age when generative AI can spit out any motif in milliseconds, designers and historians alike are…
The Mysterious Japanese Zomen Masks: Origins and Hidden Meanings
Explore the mysterious world of Japanese Zomen masks, their ritual significance in traditional Bugaku dance, and their fascinating…