In the world of kimono, there are several methods of categorizing the patterns.
The most common method is categorizing by their “proper noun”, like animal, nature, flower and so on. They can also be categorized according to their “location and usage” or “history and story”.

This site introduces Japanese patterns by using the most common method of categorizing patterns by “proper nouns”.
However, most patterns have several expressions and meanings that do not fit into only one category, and the categories are divided according to usage and meaning, and they coexist.

Such complexity expresses the diversity of Japanese patterns, tells us that there were deep meanings at times when creating and using patterns.

By exploring and experiencing the meanings and stories of these Japanese patterns, we hope that you could have a little more understanding of one of the coolest Japanese culture, KIMONO.
obico hopes that you will incorporate kimono into your daily life and, above all, enjoy it.