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the kimono: a new idiom for the chair
'kimono chaise' made from nishijin silk obis, fiberglass, foam, solid walnut
image courtesy of kimono new york
kimono new york is dedicated to promoting the use of kimono and obi fabrics for furniture finishings.
their mission is to help sustain and support the tradition of kimonos and the intricacy of
hand-woven silk which is fundamental to japan's cultural heritage. the company is trying
to encourage the japanese to wear the kimono and also want to introduce americans to the
timeless beauty of kimono and obi fabrics through furniture.
the company has sent us images of their recent collaborative projects with designer william gordon.
his two designs, 'kimono chaise' and 'hakama chair & ottoman' incorporate sweeping lines
and sloping forms which have been upholstered in traditional japanese kimono fabric.
'hakama chair and ottoman' made from nishijin silk obis and solid walnut
image courtesy of kimono new york
'hakama chair and ottoman' unupholstered
image courtesy of kimono new york
image courtesy of kimono new york
drawing out a stencil for the bent wooden frame of the chair
image courtesy of kimono new york
inspecting the bentwood legs
image courtesy of kimono new york
upholstering a chair with silk obis
image courtesy of kimono new york
an obi is the broad sash that ties a kimono together. nishijin weavers are renowned for their
craftsmanship and elaborate designs which were originally created for the nobility that patronized
them over the centuries when kyoto was the capital of japan. the 'kimono chaise' and 'hakama chair'
are both upholstered in these traditional fabrics.
upholstering the 'kimono chaise'
image courtesy of kimono new york
hand-sewing the upholstery together
image courtesy of kimono new york
threads are dyed and prepared for weaving on a power loom
image courtesy of kimono new york
nishijin weaving style utilizes variously dyed yarns which are woven to create complex patterns
image courtesy of kimono new york
another design depicting images of japanese life
image courtesy of kimono new york
ornate and metallic textile design
image courtesy of kimono new york
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