Prosperity Tree

ikasu | Stand : AA10

Story behind the work

This work uses an antique kimono fabric dated Taisho era (early 1910ies), with a pine tree motif, and arranges it so that it looks like a tree decorated with various auspicious symbols - persimmons, pines, peonies, etc.

The line in the middle symbolizes “kintsugi” - concept of wabi-sabi, which values imperfection, impermanence, and the beauty of aging.

It is elegantly framed with paulownia wood originally used for kimono chest-of-drawers, and is filled with storytelling and sense of luxury.

I used pieces of kimono that could no longer be used as clothing and kiritansu chest-of-drawers that would normally be discarded to create the ultimate upcycled piece.

• Art Style: Textile Art
• Art Medium : Textile (antique kimono fabric), golden leaf
• Size and orientation: Vertical
• Dimensions (cm): Height- 73.00, Width- 53.00, Depth- 5.00
• Colour: Black, Gold, Beige
• Price: AED 7880