Vase Mat (S) (KISSHO KAKURENBO)

We made this design to celebrate the Halloween, which is said to be originated in the ancient Celt to congratulate a "Yearly Harvest", by placing the patterns both associated with the Halloween and the Japanese traditional lucky omen, thus portraying an "Autumn Harvest Festival".

The patterns of the PUMPKIN and the BAT, both associated with the Halloween, contrast the patterns of the SHIPPO and the FUNDO, a part of the Japanese Collection of Treasures, as its shape looks similar respectively. The PUMPKIN is considered as the prosperity of descendants in Japan. The BAT of which Japanese letter looks similar to a letter of "fortune". The COBWEBS, the Halloween design as well as the Japanese happy design to invite a Good Match looks similar to the shape of the CANNABIS LEAVES, the Japanese lucky omen as they grow fast. The GOURD design spreading all over is also a good omen loved by Japanese people as its shape is unique.

All of these motifs are hidden as if they are playing "hide-and-seek". We have made the playful mood into warp-patterned brocade by our exquisite weaving technique.