THE OPENWORK OF KIMONO LIFE by qian chen from china

The kimono culture is maintained by the traditional ethical system, but now everyone emphasizes the independent and personality.
The patterns of kimonos are dominated by Japanese-style four seasons or local scenery, but now people will look to expand gradually into the modern city, the virtual world and global vision.
Therefore, this program making an openwork at the back of the kimono, where is printed the family crest in the traditional culture, reflects on the relationship between the individuals and groups in the modern society. Pattern designs of kimonos express three topics, including the modern city, the virtual world and the global vision. Lifestyle design concerns in the space and product ideas in the information age.
It is consisted by kimono, patterns and lifestyle design to rethink the heritage of kimono culture.