The Kimono Chair Makes Use of Ancient Fabrics
Tisah Tucknott — July 29, 2009 — Art & Design
References: kimononewyork & designboom
If you have kimonos lying around the house and don’t know what to do with them, creating a kimono chair out of the ancient material might be an idea.
Kimono New York is a company that promotes the use of kimono and obi fabrics (two materials that are fundamental to Japan’s cultural heritage) in an attempt to preserve this unique and ancient beauty.
Check out the images above to see how the past can be infused with modern design with these Kimono chairs.
Kimono New York is a company that promotes the use of kimono and obi fabrics (two materials that are fundamental to Japan’s cultural heritage) in an attempt to preserve this unique and ancient beauty.
Check out the images above to see how the past can be infused with modern design with these Kimono chairs.
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