A Happy New Year, "Kado-Matu" in the Rising Sun
Category:
Featured Quilts
Style:
Nature Inspired
Owned By:
Name of Maker:
Mihoko Tanaka
Name of Quilter:
Mihoko Tanaka
Year Made:
2016
Design Source:
A Happy New Year, "Kado-Matu" in the Rising Sun
Measurements In:
Inches
Techniques:
- Applique
- - Hand Applique
- - Machine Applique
- - Beading
- Materials
- - Silk
- - Unusual Materials
- Patchwork
- - Hand Piecing
- - Piecing
- Quilting
- - Free Motion Quilting
Show or Museums:
Houston International Quilt Festivals - 2016 - Japanese Exhibit
Description:
Kado-Matu or "Gate-Pine" is a flower arrangement wishing happiness and blessing for the coming New Year. It can be 1 to 10 feet high is placed at the gate of homes in Japan for the New Year holidays. It can be compared to Christmas trees in the Christian world.