Refined fabrics of the Japanese kimono and the symbolism of their ornaments fascinate connoisseurs worldwide. Inspiration from the greatness of nature and admiration felt for simple everyday things runs throughout the Japanese culture. And traditional ornaments only prove this. The book presents 88 ornaments that have been widely used to decorate the kimono fabrics over the centuries and are still popular nowadays. Immersed in this kaleidoscope of patterns, you will not only learn the meanings hidden behind the symbols pictured on the kimonos but also feel aesthetic pleasure from color illustrations and haiku that work in harmony with them.