Japanese Pattern Kimono 'Ikkamari' Men's Kimono Jacket Ukiyo-e — pictures of the

Ukiyo-e — pictures of the floating world — is the woodblock tradition that gave the West its enduring image of Japan

The charcoal obi with a softly melded weave

Over a white tee it's a clean classic

it's a genuinely usable fan with real attitude

scrollwork that frames the face and adds to the antique

Japanese Pattern Kimono 'Ikkamari' Men's Kimono Jacket Ukiyo-e — pictures of theThe kimono layering speckled blue dapple under pale brushstrokes This one builds its pattern in two layers, and the effect is unexpectedly rich. The Japanese motif kimono covers a light indigo robe in a small, dappled blue motif a fine, mottled speckle reminiscent of traditional shibori tie dye then sweeps broad, pale brushstrokes diagonally across the top. Texture beneath, movement above. The interplay is what gives it depth. The all over dappled