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Motifs géométriques japonais : reconnaître et comprendre les motifs des haori

Japanese Geometric Patterns: Recognizing and Un...

Traditional Japanese textiles are rich in geometric patterns (文様 – mon’yō). At first glance, they may seem simple or repetitive... but in reality, each one is based on precise construction...

Japanese Geometric Patterns: Recognizing and Un...

Traditional Japanese textiles are rich in geometric patterns (文様 – mon’yō). At first glance, they may seem simple or repetitive... but in reality, each one is based on precise construction...

Estampe japonaise ukiyo-e portrait de Hokusai et portrait de Vincent Van Gogh illustrant l’influence du japonisme

Van Gogh and Japanese Prints: How Japan Influen...

When Japan opened its doors in the 19th century, its prints revolutionized Western art. From Van Gogh to Monet, discover how ukiyo-e transformed the vision of European artists.

Van Gogh and Japanese Prints: How Japan Influen...

When Japan opened its doors in the 19th century, its prints revolutionized Western art. From Van Gogh to Monet, discover how ukiyo-e transformed the vision of European artists.

Les différents types de soie japonaise dans les haori : rinzu, chirimen, habutae, omeshi…

Different types of Japanese silk used in haori:...

Rinzu, chirimen, habutae, omeshi... Behind a silk haori lie very different textures and weaves. In this KOGECHAN Chronicle, we help you recognize the main Japanese silks used in vintage haori.

Different types of Japanese silk used in haori:...

Rinzu, chirimen, habutae, omeshi... Behind a silk haori lie very different textures and weaves. In this KOGECHAN Chronicle, we help you recognize the main Japanese silks used in vintage haori.

Oshi-e : l’art japonais du relief en tissu

Oshi-e: The Japanese Art of Fabric Relief

A craft technique using relief, oshi-e brings images to life through fabric. Kogechan tells you its history and the materials it uses.

Oshi-e: The Japanese Art of Fabric Relief

A craft technique using relief, oshi-e brings images to life through fabric. Kogechan tells you its history and the materials it uses.

Comment entretenir un haori japonais : lavage, taches et conseils pratiques

How to care for a Japanese haori: washing, stai...

Washing, stains, rings, odours: KOGECHAN shares the right steps to wear a haori for a long time, with peace of mind.

How to care for a Japanese haori: washing, stai...

Washing, stains, rings, odours: KOGECHAN shares the right steps to wear a haori for a long time, with peace of mind.

estampe de Hiroshige station de Kanbara, les 53 stations du Tokaido, encadrée dans un salon

How to frame a Japanese print without damaging it

Framing a Japanese print is not complicated.But it's not just a matter of decoration either. Sunlight, humidity, oban or chūban sizes, matting, glass or plexiglass...In this article, Kogechan simply answers...

How to frame a Japanese print without damaging it

Framing a Japanese print is not complicated.But it's not just a matter of decoration either. Sunlight, humidity, oban or chūban sizes, matting, glass or plexiglass...In this article, Kogechan simply answers...