| Japanesque
Accents' wall hangings are unique for their juxtapositioning of American
textile prints with ethnic Japanese fabrics and textiles. This combination
makes for a harmonious overall appeal. In
my travels through Japan, I have searched out fabrics, scarves, printed
panels, handkerchiefs, furoshiki, tenugui, noren and other native textiles
that represent the simplicity and beauty of the Japanese arts and customs
both old and new. This collection is then used to form the basis of Japanesque
Accents wall hangings. These decorative fabric wall hangings (or kakemono) were originally
inspired by the seasonal paper scroll that is hung in the tokonoma
(focal point alcove in traditional Japanese homes or tea houses). These
printed 'panels' or textiles are framed individually with a coordinating
fabric that compliments their own unique design and colors. They are then
machine quilted (hand guided) to bring out extra depth and dimension. Our wall hangings showcase many works of the great Japanese Masters of the past such as Hokusai and Hiroshige and modern masters such as Clifton Karhu and Keiji Kawakami of Asakusa's Fuji-ya. These kakemono designs will
bring a taste of Japan to any home.
For
followers of Feng Shui, wall hangings that express upbeat or serene themes,
lucky symbolism and correct dominate color for its location within the
home, can be used combined with other Chinese symbols to attract and retain
good Chi in ones' environment.
Melissa
Hennrick, owner/designer Japanesque Accents (Established 1995) |
