Saturday, September 5, 2009

KIMONO

" Airing out
kimonos
as well as her
heart
is never
enough"
Chiyo-ni
(1703-1775)

Haiku always inspires me, with it's inner  wisdom. After  reading Chiyo-ni's   beautiful haiku,  I entitled this commissioned ATC " Kimono". The words and collage  seem to share the same Asian essence.

In the early 17th century , ' airing out' was done in the summer to prevent kimonos , books and scrolls from being eaten by insects and mold . This woman would have most certainly been frustrated living  within the feminine restraints of the Edo society. Still she is graceful and humble in her approach to everyday life.

Creating from collage and haiku posed a few problems for me. I kept wanting to  add more embellishments to this card... but ZaaArt of  listening to one's" inner self ' dicatated that less was more in this creation.

8 comments:

Sharon's Cottage Quilts said...

Oh my but she is just beautiful...isn't she?
Welcome back friend!! I missed you!!
Blessings~Sharon

Zaa said...

Thank you Sharon..Yes my blog has been down.. I missed you too...
Hugs
Roslind

Polly said...

the true beauty of haiku lies in the fact that so much can be contained in so few words... I love this one, it's very true

and what a beautiful picture!

Zaa said...

Thank you Polly ..Nice to hear from you .
Hugs
Roslind

TheChicGeek said...

Beautiful...and good wisdom in less is more :D

You have a lovely blog!

Have a Happy Day!

Zaa said...

Thank You ChicGreek..So glad you took the time to visit ,..Please come again.

Hugs
Roslind

Sharon's Cottage Quilts said...

I just wanted to stop by and say,"Happy Thanksgiving!" And...I miss you!!!
Hugs~Sharon

Zaa said...

I'm missed you too Sharon...Thanks you for the kind note...
HUGS