{"product_id":"v-a-bookmark-kimono","title":"V\u0026A Bookmark - Kimono","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA kimono pattern from the V\u0026amp;A's collection — the kind of design where every motif carries meaning, and nothing is placed by accident.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe kimono is one of the most sophisticated garments ever made, and one of the most rewarding to look at. Its patterns follow the seasons, mark occasions, signal age and status, and draw on centuries of symbolism: cranes for long life, pine for endurance, blossom for the beauty of things that don't last. Because a kimono hangs as a flat rectangle of fabric, it works as a canvas in a way that tailored Western clothing never can — which is why kimono design has fascinated European artists and designers since Japan reopened to trade in the nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe V\u0026amp;A holds one of the finest collections of Japanese dress outside Japan, and mounted the landmark \u003cem\u003eKimono: Kyoto to Catwalk\u003c\/em\u003e exhibition drawing on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA beautiful small gift for a lover of Japanese art and textiles, a maker, or anyone with a good eye for pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCome and see the full V\u0026amp;A range in the shop in Canterbury — there's always more on the shelves than we can fit online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKimono design from the V\u0026amp;A collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese textile pattern, drawn from the museum's celebrated holdings of Japanese dress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially licensed V\u0026amp;A product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for lovers of Japanese art and design, textile enthusiasts and pattern fans\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does the design come from?\u003c\/strong\u003e The V\u0026amp;A's collection of Japanese dress and textiles, one of the finest outside Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are kimono patterns significant?\u003c\/strong\u003e Motifs traditionally carry meaning — cranes for longevity, pine for endurance, blossom for transience — and patterns are chosen to suit the season, the occasion and the wearer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs it an official V\u0026amp;A product?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, produced under licence from the Victoria and Albert Museum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable as a gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — a lovely small gift on its own, and light enough to post inside a card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"IF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56940415648122,"sku":"15708","price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/8187\/4234\/files\/5035393157081.jpg?v=1790508037","url":"https:\/\/wrapped.shop\/products\/v-a-bookmark-kimono","provider":"Wrapped!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}