Bamboo Rule

Leaf 185 – Reflections

 

Over robe (uchikake) with chrysanthemums, butterflies, and sheaves of rice straw,
19th Century, Japan (The Met)

A couple of months ago we took a long roll of printed fabric to a local tailor. It was fascinating to watch him at work. His fingers nimbly measuring, while his mind made careful calculations, following the exactness of his expert eye. All the time, amiably chatting away about his chosen craft.

 

 

End to end –

watching the kimono-maker

work his bamboo rule.

 

 

Toshi Yoshida - Amagasa, or Umbrella (1940)