A beauty in a kimono is an irresistible subject — to the point where at least one of our artists, Haruyo, devotes herself to it. Although this is a "traditional" theme, there is a huge range of styles shown here.
On this page:
Kimonos -
Kaname, traditional artist -
Senko -
Woodblock prints -
Saotome -
Haruyo
Separate page for kimonos and dragons
Ozuma Kaname
Signed Kaname with full-name seal
The painter Ozuma Kaname was born in 1939, in Niigata. He studied traditional Japanese art, and his pictures are generally based on traditional themes.
Ozuma is his family name: he signs paintings with the single character of his given name only.
Senko Takahashi
Elaborate signature Senko, and seal
Born in Tokyo in 1966, Senko Takahashi had his first joint exhibition in the Seibu department store at the age of only 17. After attending Tama Art University, he worked as a graphic designer in New York, and on returning to Japan in 1990 continued his career with many exhibition successes. He also appeared on TV in the role of an expert describing the techniques of Leonardo da Vinci.
Saotome Taichi
Saotome Taichi is a very young actor (born 1991) who grew up in theatre, his father being head of the Gekidan Sujaku troupe. From an early age he showed a talent as an onnagata, that is, a male actor who plays female roles. In addition to stage roles, he has also appeared in
two films directed by Takeshi Kitano. His stage name is a combination of a fairly common family name Saotome, which means "Maiden" approximately, and a very masculine given name Taichi.
Here are just the three latest Haruyo puzzle — many many more on the Haruyo pages.

© Studio Morita / Studio Oz Inc
Agemaki is the courtesan in the classic kabuki play Sukeroku yukari no Edo zakura, a story of her suicide pact with her lover Sukeroku. Here Haruyo portrays her in gorgeous pose on her ornate multi-layered kimono.
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Code: P49703 (49-703 on box)
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© Haruyo
A courtesan, with front-tied obi and sumptuous purple kimono, strikes a dramatic pose - her camellia-patterned fan above her head as though to beckon the misty moon.
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An Apollo puzzle: 450 pieces; 26 x 38 cm (10" x 15")
Code: P44710 (44-710 on box)
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© Haruyo
A classic geisha pose - the model playfully shows off the ornate furisode sleeves of her kimono, against the background of a sumptuous red peony design. The original title, hien, is a rather fanciful word that might be translated "voluptuous scarlet."
This puzzle has smaller pieces than the standard size.
The picture on the box has a number of "mistakes", slight differences from the puzzle.
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An Apollo puzzle: 450 pieces; 26 x 38 cm (10" x 15")
Code: P44504 (44-504 on box)
Retail price ¥1800 (approx. US$19.78 €14.75 £12.50)
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