Lena Okamoto is a Tokyo-based textile artist who breathes new life into antique and vintage kimonos through contemporary textile art "ikasu".
Drawing on a background in Japanese cultural studies and a master’s degree from the University of Tokyo, as well as her certification as a Kimono Meister, her practice is grounded in deep cultural fluency, personal introspection, and a quiet reverence for impermanence.
Through the act of deconstructing and reimagining kimono textiles, Lena explores memory, time, and transformation, allowing inherited materials to speak anew within a contemporary context.
"ikasu" is contemporary kimono textile art that reconstructs antique and vintage kimono that have fulfilled their role, transforming them into art that continues to exist beyond time.
By translating the memories, craftsmanship, and stories embedded within kimono into contemporary spaces, the project creates works intended to be passed down to future generations.
The term "ikasu" (生かす) translates to "revive" or "give a second life" in Japanese.
The artist behind ikasu is Lena Okamoto, a textile artist who holds a Kimono Meister certification.
VIntage kimono textile art " Geometry ~ Marble ~" by ikasu Gold White Grey Japan
By Kimono ikasu, Lena Okamoto
Located in Setagaya City, JP
Certified Kimono Meister work / Certificate of Authenticity included. One-of-a-kind Japanese textile art made from vintage obi fabrics. Sustainable artwork for modern interiors, col...
Reclaimed Wood, Wood, Fabric, Textile, String, Thread, Yarn, Silk, Compo...
Antique kimono textile art "Geometry ~Colors of Desert~ II" by ikasu Japan
By Lena Okamoto, Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
Certified Kimono Meister work / Certificate of Authenticity included. One-of-a-kind Japanese textile art made from vintage kimono fabrics. Sustainable artwork for modern interiors, ...
Fabric, Textile, Silk, String, Thread, Yarn, Wood
Antique kimono textile art "Geometry ~Kintsugi~" by ikasu Japan
By Kimono ikasu, Lena Okamoto
Located in Setagaya City, JP
Certified Kimono Meister work / Certificate of Authenticity included. One-of-a-kind Japanese textile art made from vintage kimono fabrics. Sustainable artwork for modern interiors, ...
Gold Leaf
VIntage kimono textile art " Geometry ~ Chrysanthemums ~" by ikasu White Japan
By Kimono ikasu, Lena Okamoto
Located in Setagaya City, JP
Certified Kimono Meister work / Certificate of Authenticity included. One-of-a-kind Japanese textile art made from vintage obi fabrics. Sustainable...
Silk, Wood, Fabric, Textile, String, Thread, Yarn, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage kimono textile art "Snow in Moonlight ~Kintsugi~" by ikasu Japan
By Kimono ikasu, Lena Okamoto
Located in Setagaya City, JP
Certified Kimono Meister work / Certificate of Authenticity included. One-of-a-kind Japanese textile art made from vintage kimono fabrics. Sustainable artwork for modern interiors, ...
Gold Leaf
Vintage Obi textile art " From the Ashes ~ Serendipity ~" by ikasu Beige Japan
By Lena Okamoto, Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
Certified Kimono Meister work / Certificate of Authenticity included. One-of-a-kind Japanese textile art made from vintage kimono fabrics. Sustainable artwork for modern interiors, ...
Canvas, Silk, Fabric, Textile, String, Thread, Yarn
Japanese Two-Panel Silver Leaf Screen with Abstract Geometric Design
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A distinctive Japanese two-panel folding screen, dating from the late Meiji to early Showa period, featuring an unusual linear composition over a silver leaf ground. Fine diagonal l...
Wood, Paper
Modern Silk & Wool Rug with Geometric Design by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Silk & Wool Rug with Geometric Design by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 8'10" × 12'0" (269 × 365 cm) A striking example of contemporary craftsmanship, this modern Tibetan rug effortl...
Wool, Silk
Kimono Ainu 200 Rug by Illulian
Located in Geneve, CH
KIMONO AINU 200 rug by Illulian Dimensions: D300 x H200 cm Materials: Wool 50%, Silk 50% Variations available and prices may vary according to materials and sizes. Illulian, h...
Wool, Silk
Art Deco Modern Geometric Dark Gray Silk Rug "Rivulet" by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated and texturally dynamic, this modern Tibetan rug masterfully fuses Art Deco geometry with abstract linear composition, offering a visually arresting floor piece suited f...
Wool, Silk
1960s Vintage Art Deco Rug in Black & Gray Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A square 6x6 vintage rug exemplifying Turkish Art Deco sensibilities, among the latest to join our Mid Century Pasha Collection. Coming from an acclaimed Turkish designer, this 1960s...
Wool
Modern Geometric Oversized Slate Gray Silk Rug "Vantage" by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
The contemporary geometric rug from Doris Leslie Blau is a modern masterpiece that seamlessly blends artistry with functionality. This rug is meticulously hand-knotted from a luxurio...
Wool, Silk
