Original artwork description:

[Story behind the work]
This artwork uses two pieces - front and reverse sides of same vintage obi (sash for kimono) fabric, united in a symbol of bonds and unity in Eastern culture - flower of life, it’s Japanese version called “Shippo-tsunagi”.

[Period]
The artwork uses obi from Showa era, around 1980ies.

[Meaning of patterns and colors]
In Japanese culture, the Shippo-tsunagi 七宝繋ぎ pattern - the endless chain of interlocking circles - symbolizes harmony, connection, and the infinite flow of life. Its name, meaning “linked treasures,” comes from Buddhist teachings, where the seven treasures represent spiritual richness and inner beauty rather than material wealth.

The continuous circles, overlapping without beginning or end, express the idea that all beings are connected - people, nature, and time itself - in a perfect, unbroken rhythm.
Traditionally, this motif has been used in kimono textiles, ceramics, and architecture to wish for peaceful relationships and lasting prosperity.

Within the Shippo-tsunagi lies a quiet reminder: beauty is found in connection, and perfection exists not in isolation, but in the elegant continuity of all things.

[About the Material]
The fabric is hand-woven with traditional Japanese technique.

Materials used:

silk (outside-layer), wood

Tags:

#japan #gold #wood #circle #antique #upcycled #silver #vintage #textile art #japan art #kintsugi #sustainabale art #kimono art