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A Happy New Year, "Kado-Matu" in the Rising Sun

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A Happy New Year, "Kado-Matu" in the Rising Sun
A Happy New Year, "Kado-Matu" in the Rising Sun
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.