Houndstooth = Catstooth?
I can’t be the only person who has looked at a houndstooth pattern and see little cats, can I? I mean, it even has ears!
Right?
RIGHT?!
I can’t be the only person who has looked at a houndstooth pattern and see little cats, can I? I mean, it even has ears!
Right?
RIGHT?!
Wisteria bloom around this time in my part of Japan, early to mid May. They smell wonderful, and are home to an absolute ton of bumble bees. There are trellised walkways and coverings everywhere, growing with vines that have gotten so big they’re like tree trunks. It’s a great place to go have a can of coffee and relax.
Cords are a common part of Japanese embroidery motifs. It is a modified cross stitch that are stacked, creating a braid effect.
If you’ve seen my post about documenting the history of Shonenji, you know I love these pieces of art so much. I decided it would be fun to vector the designs on the tiles, and hopefully learn more advanced techniques while I’m at it.