Kimono Collection

Kakkyo (Chinese: Guo Ju), from the series "Fashionable Japanese Versions of
Kakkyo (Chinese: Guo Ju), from the series " Fashionable Japanese Versions of the Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety (Furyu Yamato nijushiko)", c. 1770/72

Japan - Geisha - See no evil, Hear no evil, speak no evil
Japan - Three Geisha girls - miming the phrase See no evil, Hear no evil, speak no evil. Date: circa 1904

JAPAN: ASTRONOMY, 1936. Women watching stars. Color drawing, 1936, by Ota Chou

Three Japanese Geisha girls playing Go
Three Japanese Geisha girls in Kobe, Japan, playing the popular boardgame Go in their beautiful Kimonos

Geisha Playing Shamisen
A young geisha practises on her shamisen

Traditional Japanese Woodblock Geishas in a Garden
This print shows two Geishas tending to plants in a garden. There are several pots of different shapes and sizes. The Geisha kneeling appears to be tending to Marigolds.Utagawa Toyokuni (1769)

Antique Japanese Woodblock, woman serving tea
This Japanese art print is a portrait of the tea house waitress Naniwaya Okita in a beautiful kimono serving a cup of tea, 1790. The print bears the artists signature

Quarreling and scuffling in a womens bathhouse, Japan. Artist: Yoshiiku
Quarreling and scuffling in a womens bathhouse, Japan

Japanese girl practising calligraphy Date: 1909

Kendo martial arts fighter holding sword in front of him

Portrait of a geisha holding an ornate umbrella at Fushimi-Inari Taisha shrine, which is lined with hundreds of red torii gates, Kyoto, Kansai region, Honshu, Japan, Asia

Japanese Geisha - Traditional flower arranging. Date: circa 1904

Japanese woman in traditional dress. A modern painting, done in the traditional Japanese style

The Mikado at the Savoy
Sketches from The Mikado at the Savoy Theatre in London: The Mikado (Mr R. Temple), Nanki-Pooh (Mr Durward Lely), Katisha (Miss Brandram), Pooh-Bah (Mr R)

Social / Cup Day at Ascot
Society ladies in Ascot fashions: hobble skirts & panniers, tunic dresses, a loose fitting kimono style dress with oriental embroidery. N.B unfashionably large hats!

Japan - Geisha Girl bows to a samurai warrior - New Year Ceremony Date: circa 1910s

German Seaman chatting up a Chinese girl
German Seaman (with his battleship visible in the rear of the shot) chatting up a Chinese girl

Bystander front cover featuring Gracie Fields, 1930
Front cover of The Bystander featuring a colour photograph specially taken for The Bystander by Raphael of Gracie Fields (1898 - 1979), British singer and actress

The Actor Nakamura Noshio I as the Goddes Benzaiten of Enoshima in the Play Onno Aruji... c. 1773. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Noshio I as the Goddes Benzaiten of Enoshima in the Play Onno Aruji Hatsuyuki no Sekai, Performed at the Morita Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1773, Japan, c. 1773

Japanese Woodblock Print Woman and the Moon
Japanese scene from the master Utagawa Hiroshige 1797 - October 12, 1858 forms part of my own private collection of original woodblock prints

Traditional Japanese Woodblock female by pond
Utagawa Toyokuni (1769, Edo - February 24, 1825, Edo) was born as the son of a puppet maker. He learned printmaking as a student of Toyoharu

Three young Japanese people play billiards
A group of Japaenese young people play the american/french style billards or snooker at a table. The two men are dressed smartly in three piece suits and the lady is dressed in a Kimono. Date: 1932

Japanese Geisha girl getting dressed into her kimono. The final task of tying the large belt sash around her waist. A traditional tea ceremony set can be seen in the lower left-hand corner of

Portrait of a maiko (apprentice geisha) wearing traditional Japanese kimono, in the Gion district, Kyoto, Kansai region, island of Honshu, Japan, Asia

Japanese Mother & Child
A Japanese mother in a traditional costume carries her baby boy in her back, while holding some flowers and an umbrella

Young woman putting on makeup at a mirror, Japan, c. 1880 s
Young woman putting on makeup at a mirror, Japan, c.1880s Vintage late 19th century photograph

Samurai with two swords, Japan
Vintage 19th century photograph - Japan - samurai in a studio setting, with two swords, proably an actor

Bath house scene, a print by Toyohara Kunichika, 19th century. Artist: Toyohara Kunichika
Bath house scene, a print by Toyohara Kunichika, 19th century. Toyohara Kunichika was a Japanese artist who worked in both the Edo and Meiji eras

Otora San - Lukushima Troupe - Japanese Entertainers on tour in Great Britain. Date: 1904

Japanese Lady with a Fan, 1894 (oil on canvas)
GLS219833 Japanese Lady with a Fan, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Henry, George F. (1858-1943); 61x40.6 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Messenger with a Letter, from the series "Elegant Five-needled Pine, c. 1797-98 (colour woodblock print;oban)
5860842 Messenger with a Letter, from the series " Elegant Five-needled Pine, c.1797-98 (colour woodblock print; oban) by Utamaro

Snow (Yuki), from the series "Famous Places of Edo, c. 1849-52 (colour woodblock print; uchiwa-e)
5860021 Snow (Yuki), from the series "Famous Places of Edo, c.1849-52 (colour woodblock print; uchiwa-e) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); 23.2x29.9 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago

Scene from Genji monogatari (Tale of Genji) by Murasaki Shibuku (b. 978) c
3057149 Scene from Genji monogatari (Tale of Genji) by Murasaki Shibuku (b. 978) c. 1860 (colour woodblock print) by Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1798-1861) and Toyokuni

Women in kimonos in garden with cherry blossom, Kyoto, Kansai, Japan

Prince and Princess Ito of Japan and their family, 1909. Artist: Herbert Ponting
Prince and Princess Ito of Japan and their family, 1909. Ito Hirobumi (1841-1909) was educated in Japan and Britain. He served as prime minister four times between 1885 and 1901

Beauty Takigawa from the Tea-house Ogi, late 18th or early 19th century. Artist: Kitagawa Utamaro
Beauty Takigawa from the Tea-house Ogi, late 18th or early 19th century. From the series The famous Beauties of Our Days. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Japanese Geisha Girl dressed in her Kimono
O-Hana-san dresses to pay a visit - a Japanese Geisha Girl is aided by a male servant to dress in her Kimono. Date: circa 1906

Garden Scene, Japan - Geisha - Posed on a small stone bridge Date: circa 1905

GILBERT & SULLIVAN: MIKADO. Sketches from The Mikado, Gilbert and Sullivans new comic opera at the Savoy Theatre in London. Line engraving from an English newspaper of 1885

Japanese women musicians
Japanese women playing music and drums, wearing traditional clothing. Antique hand-colored print

Japanese poet under a cherry tree
Japanese mother and infant meeting a poet under a cherry tree. Lithograph reproduction of a painting by Genjiro Kataoka, circa 1910

Sada Yacco / Theatre 1900
SADA YACCO Japanese actress who toured Europe and America, seen here in The Geisha and the Gentleman

Geisha / Instruments / C1900
Three geisha, in informal kimono: one practises on her shamisen whilst another reads

Girl Riding a Crane (parody of Hi Chobo [Chinese: Fei Zhangfang]), c. 1766 / 67
Girl Riding a Crane (parody of Hi Chobo [Chinese: Fei Zhangfang]), c. 1766/67

Art Japan: writing the shogi game (traditional Japanese chess game)
JLJ4674461 Art Japan: writing the shogi game (traditional Japanese chess game). Prints of the 19th century. Coll. Move. by Japanese School

Woman being pulled in rickshaw, jinrikisha, Japan
Young woman being pulled in a rickshaw, jinrikisha, Japan. Vintage 19th century photograph

Back view of three geishas displaying obi sashes. Vintage 19th century photograph

Puppet in kimono being manipulated by two bunraku puppeteers in black robes. Woodblock ukiyo-e print by Utagawa Kunisada II, Tokyo, 1850s

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"Captivating Kimono: A Glimpse into Japanese Culture and Traditions" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Japan as we explore the captivating beauty of the kimono. This traditional garment, with its intricate designs and vibrant colors, serves as a window into the rich history and cultural heritage of this fascinating country. In 1936, under a star-studded sky, women gathered to marvel at the wonders of astronomy while adorned in their elegant kimonos. The color drawing by Ota Chou transports us back to that moment, where celestial mysteries intertwined with earthly grace. Three geisha girls engage in a strategic game of Go, showcasing not only their intelligence but also their impeccable sense of style. Their kimonos reflect both tradition and individuality, each pattern telling a unique story. Within the walls of a women's bathhouse, quarrels may arise amidst steam-filled rooms. Yoshiiku's artwork captures these moments with vivid detail - an intriguing glimpse into everyday life where even mundane activities become artful expressions. An antique woodblock print reveals a graceful woman serving tea; her kimono exudes elegance as she embodies the essence of hospitality deeply rooted in Japanese culture, and is through such rituals that connections are forged and traditions preserved. Geishas embody grace and wisdom; they remind us to see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil - an iconic representation captured beautifully in another artistic masterpiece. These skilled entertainers transport us to serene gardens where time seems suspended amid cherry blossoms and delicate melodies. A young girl diligently practices calligraphy - her kimono symbolizing discipline and dedication ingrained from an early age. Through strokes on paper or movements on canvas-like silk fabric worn gracefully around her form - she becomes one with her artistry. Kendo martial arts fighters demonstrate strength and precision while donning their kimonos like armor for battle.