Kakishibu

My mother sent me this dyed cloth last year. She brought me back this as a souvenir, when she travelled to Ise, Japan. This is dyed by 'kakishibu (persimmon tannin)'. It's a beautiful natural brown colour. This design is for the Girls' Festival, and dolls are called 'tachibina', standing imperial and emperor.

 

The Girls' Day is celebrated each year on 3rd March. So I set up decorations for the festival. I can get a feel for Japan in the UK:)