I wanted to bring the beauty of kimono patterns into everyday life. With that thought in mind, I created a 2027 calendar using patterns from real Japanese kimono and obi sashes.
A kimono is beautiful as a whole, but looking closely reveals another side of its character. The colours within a flower and the delicate texture of the fabric offer small details that invite a closer look.
A Different Pattern Each Month
Here are some of the monthly designs, shown alongside the kimono and obi that inspired them.
January features a red bird and flowers in a colourful design.
February features an elegant floral design taken from a tsukesage kimono.
The tsukesage kimono shown above is available in my Etsy shop. It is a one-of-a-kind vintage piece.
April features a traditional house and flowers taken from an Okinawan bingata kimono.
June combines floral patterns with a cool, pale blue background. The small circle at the lower right
contains the floral pattern from the kimono shown on the left.
The komon kimono shown above is available in my Etsy shop.
August features flowers taken from an obi sash.
September features flowers taken from a komon kimono, with a circle representing the moon.
The komon kimono shown above is available in my Etsy shop.
October features flowers and foliage taken from a Nagoya obi. Their ink-painting-like appearance blends into a soft green background.
November fills the artwork area with floral patterns from a richly decorated fukuro obi.
The obi shown above is available in my Etsy shop.
The same fabric can look quite different depending on the colours around it and the section used. I hope you enjoy discovering those differences as you turn the page each month.
A Calendar to Print and Display
This calendar is a digital download that you print yourself. It is available in A4 and US Letter formats, with English month and weekday labels and a Sunday-start layout.
Hang it on a wall or place it on a clipboard near your desk. You can choose how to display it to suit your space. No printed calendar, frame or other physical item will be shipped.
Enjoying Kimono Beauty in Everyday Life
Even if you rarely have an occasion to wear a kimono, you can still enjoy its patterns. Looking up during an ordinary day and catching sight of a favourite design is another way to appreciate them.
You can see more of the calendar designs and find further details in my Etsy listing. I hope you find a design you would enjoy having beside you throughout 2027.
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