Among the lineup are decorations that embody Mitate’s distinctive sensibility, such as Ema, featuring a straw horse set against a lacquered cedar plaque, and Kicchō Mochi, an arrangement of pine, bamboo, and plum branches combined with rice cakes in white, green (mugwort), and red (horse chestnut).
Kicchō Mochi is a decoration that signifies an auspicious omen, much like the small bamboo lucky charms (fukusasa) and rake-shaped talismans (kumade) seen at the Tōka Ebisu Festival. It may also be beautifully displayed together with a gourd-shaped hanging vase. The gourd-shaped vase by Masao Kozumi is available exclusively through ARTS&SCIENCE.
The pre-order event will travel to A&S Aneyakoji Kyoto, A&S Daikanyama (Tokyo), and A&S Zaimokuza Kamakura.
We invite you to visit and explore this special collection as you prepare to welcome the New Year.
PROFILE
Mitate was established in April 2013, in Shichiku, Kita-ku in Kyoto. Mitate creates flower arrangements and ornaments using boxes by using wild flowers and plants of the season. Mitate’s aesthetics are expressed through its unique style to create something completely different from the original material.
