Roses

A popular kimono design, roses can be worn in all seasons. Learn more about the beauty of this treasured flower in Japanese culture through this beautiful book.
Textiles featuring roses are special in kimono--usually each flower pattern is to be worn in a specific seaon, but roses can be worn in all seasons. The rose's eclectic patterns are appealing to everyone and often feature elegant, sophisticated, and gorgeous designs. Selected by a kimono professional, Ranko Nagata, Roses: Japanese Style Textile Design introduces more than 650 kimono textiles created with different methods of dyeing, stitching, and weaving.