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You can feel the autumn wind blowing from this beautiful kimono canvas with Japanese traditional pines pattern "Kasamatsu".The kimono used for this canvas was made and used in late Showa period (probably 50ies to 80ies). Traditional pines pattern called "Kasamatsu" spreading over a wave pattern called "Nami-mon". The gradation of white and beige gives a sense of autumn. The contrast between the black and blue-ish grey background is also eye-catching.Kasamatsu is one of the typical pine tree patterns. The name "kasamatsu" comes from the pine trees leaves and branches, which spread out horizontally and look like a hat.In East Asia, the pine tree is considered a symbol of longevity because of its bright green leaves, even in winter. In Japan, it is also called "everliving" because of its evergreen leaves, which are green all year round, and has been considered a lucky tree since ancient times. In Japan, it was considered to be a symbol of good fortune since ancient times. The kadomatsu, a pine tree decoration, which is put at the gate of a house at New Years, is a symbol of welcoming the gods. The pine tree pattern is accented with hand-dyed gold and "kinkoma" embroidery - a traditional Japanese embroidery method. Size: about 24cm x about 34cm x about 2cmMaterials: wooden frame, cotton linen canvas (under-layer), pure silk (outside-layer), golden threads