Japanese Noren 'Hibiki' Embroidered lifting the centerpiece

lifting the centerpiece

The cut is the modern move: relaxed and roomy through the hip and thigh

Here the repeated arc-and-curl motif sits somewhere between the classic wave and cloud patterns

a look that photographs beautifully and pairs naturally with formal dress

This noren prints the seigaiha wave-arc pattern in navy on cream

Japanese Noren 'Hibiki' Embroidered lifting the centerpieceThe noren woven in long format geometric earth tones This noren is cut in a longer format and printed with bands of geometric motifs diamonds, triangles and chevrons in warm reds, oranges and purples on a cream ground. The repeating tribal style rows give it a folk, woven look quite different from the wave prints in the range. Each band carries a slightly different motif, so the eye travels down the length discovering more. A noren is the traditional