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Est@est3.bsky.social · last wk.

Bonjour 😀 Dictons du jour : Quand octobre prend sa fin, dans la cuve est le 🍇 Si octobre est chaud, février sera froid Brouillard d'octobre, pluie de novembre, - Beaucoup de biens du ciel font descendre À la Saint-Firmin, l'hiver est en chemin A la Saint-Firmin, on attrape les 🪰🪰🪰 à la ✊ Bô dimanche

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@georgesberger.bsky.social · last wk.

Sempé Elle était au bras d’un bellâtre, je savais qu’elle m’avait vu. Rien dans mon attitude n’indiquait que je l’avais aperçue. Une très jolie femme descendait d’un taxi et entrait dans un magasin, de l’autre côté de la rue. Je criai : « Darling » et traversai.

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The Kimono Gallery@roger1952.bsky.social · 2w ago

This kurotomesode features an elegant composition of mythical phoenixes soaring among luxurious peony blossoms, rendered in subtle gradations of cream, ivory, and soft gray tones against the formal black silk ground. 1900-1920, Japan

This kurotomesode features an elegant composition of mythical phoenixes soaring among luxurious peony blossoms, rendered in subtle gradations of cream, ivory, and soft gray tones against the formal black silk ground. The phoenixes are depicted with elaborate plumage, their feathers carefully articulated through delicate brushwork, while the full-blown peonies display the characteristic layered petals with golden stamens at their centers. The naturalistic rendering of the flora and fauna demonstrates the influence of both classical Japanese painting traditions and the period's interest in more realistic representation. The restrained color palette, dominated by monochromatic tones with selective golden accents, creates an effect reminiscent of ink wash paintings while maintaining the luxurious formality appropriate to this ceremonial garment. The symbolic pairing of phoenix and peony carries profound cultural significance—the phoenix representing rebirth, immortality, and imperial virtue, while the peony symbolizes honor, wealth, and feminine beauty. Together, they form an auspicious combination particularly appropriate for formal occasions such as weddings or court ceremonies. The placement of the motifs in the lower portion of the kimono follows traditional kurotomesode conventions, creating a sense of groundedness and stability while allowing the wearer's movement to animate the flowing composition of mythical birds and blooming flowers.