Furisode with design of 'Eight Views of Omi (Omi Hakkei)'Black silk crepe (chirimen)
Tameji Ueno produced this furisode in 1933. Ueno was born in 1901, the eldest son of Seiko Ueno. Tameji Ueno aspired to become a painter. He studied Japanese painting, then oil painting and displayed his work at exhibitions such as the Art Exhibition of the Ministry of Education (the Bunten). In 1925, Ueno began to seriously study tegaki Yuzen dyeing from his father. His training included copying of classical costumes. This gave him a great opportunity to master various Yuzen dyeing techniques.
The design for this furisode was based on the classical Omi Hakkei, or Eight Views of Omi. The design composition and choice of colors reveals the originality of the creator, and indicates trends prevalent at that time. The subtle shading of the background landscape and the expression of the mist give a refreshing impression.
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Furisode with design of 'Eight Views of Omi (Omi Hakkei)'Black silk crepe (chirimen)
Created in 1933
by Tameji Ueno,
Holder of an 'Important Intangible Cultural Asset'
