I really love when a kimono design becomes a starting point rather than a finished idea. This time, the client chose my Furisode Higanbana kimono, but asked for one change: she wanted the background replaced with an asanoha pattern. I honestly love how this turned out. The Higanbana flowers are quite expressive on their own, while the background brings a more structured, geometric feel to the design. The two patterns work surprisingly well together and give the kimono a sligh