Shima-Shima

the work

Shima Shima

Shima Shima is a collection of colorful woodblock textile motifs by Japanese designer and artist Korin Furuya (1875-1910). Originally published in 1904, we have digitally restored these stunning woodblock patterns to bring out their beauty even more. Korin has enriched this vintage collection with colorful designs that combine geometric and lattice patterns . It's a great resource for inspiration and ideas for your design and fabric creations.

Biography of Korin Furuya

• Born in Kyoto, Japan in 1875 .
• He studied Japanese painting at Kyoto Municipal School of Art and Crafts.
• In 1904, he published Shima Shima.
• He died in 1910 (aged 35).

Representative works

• Shima Shima (1904)

Characteristics and influences of Hong Lin's work

Korin's work is characterized by bold yet delicate designs that combine geometric and lattice patterns. He fuses traditional Japanese patterns with Western design to create modern textile motifs in vibrant colors.

"Shima Shima" is Korin's representative work, a collection of works that fully demonstrates his original design and sense of color. These motifs have been applied in various fields such as kimonos, obi, and interior design, breathing new life into Japanese textile design.

Korin is an innovator in the Japanese design world, and his work continues to inspire designers today.