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Henna Gallery II - Japanese Mon One element in the rich design tradition of Japan is the mon. Mon were originally were designed as family emblems or crests; they have evolved into trademarks and are often used to decorate kimonos and lacquered furniture, among other objects. I find them particularly ideal for use as henna designs because of their relatively simple lines and their graphic interpretation of organic forms. They are bold yet delicate. All of the drawings below were adapted from designs in a book called "Japanese Emblems and Designs" edited by Walter Amstutz and published by Dover. |
