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About the Artist
Seikō Ueno was a Japanese designer active during the Meiji era, a time of profound transformation in Japan’s visual culture. As traditional crafts encountered new printing technologies, artists like Ueno played a key role in bridging centuries-old textile traditions with the demands of a rapidly modernizing society. His pattern plates were widely circulated among kimono makers, textile artisans, and style leaders, shaping the evolution of Japanese decorative arts.
Ueno’s work reflects a period when fabric design was elevated to an art form, and pattern books became essential tools for both inspiration and standardization. For more from this aesthetic lineage, explore our Japanese-inspired wall art collection.
The Artwork
Yachigusa Pl.06, published in 1902, is part of a pattern-book tradition intended to guide dressmakers and textile workshops in Meiji Japan. These compilations served as visual catalogues, helping to spread new motifs and keep pace with shifting fashions as Japan opened to international influences. The artwork captures a moment when textile patterns conveyed not only beauty but also social status and seasonal cues.
This vintage print preserves the spirit of innovation and refinement that defined Meiji-era design, offering a glimpse into the visual language that shaped both everyday attire and ceremonial garments.
Style & Characteristics
The print features a dynamic, swirling kimono pattern composed of curving orange forms set against a soft beige and white background. The rhythmic repetition of the motifs creates a sense of movement, while carefully placed negative space lends the design a modern, airy quality.
Accents of red and purple add depth and vibrancy, and the crisp, flat application of color reflects the clarity required for textile design plates. This composition would complement a warm orange-toned poster scheme and resonates with the refined simplicity found in Japanese decorative arts.
In Interior Design
As wall art, Yachigusa Pl.06 introduces bold pattern and color to living rooms, entryways, or creative spaces, serving as a sophisticated focal point. It pairs well with light woods, natural fabrics, and minimalist interiors that benefit from a single statement piece.
Balance the beige background with neutral tones, and echo the orange with terracotta accents or textiles. For a harmonious palette, consider pairing with pieces from our purple wall decor or finishing with one of our frames for a polished, gallery-ready look.