This show offers a selection of katagami from the collection that are simply the best.

What makes “best”? This curated selection demonstrates depth of design, craft, subject and composition. These three criteria set the standard: marvelous design, masterful execution and superb condition.

Additional notes can be found on the detail for each work explaining what makes that pattern extraordinary. There are just 18 examples in the show. There are hundreds in the collection. To see more, search “best” in the catalog or, let me know and I’ll show you around.

Lotus Rising
[#8006] Lotus Rising
Diagonal Bamboo
[#19020] Diagonal Bamboo
Koi and Pine in Stream
[#19018] Koi and Pine in Stream
Bamboo and Cherry Blossom
[#12015] Bamboo and Plum Blossom
Old Growth Bamboo
[#33021] Old Growth Bamboo
Snowflakes Over Stripes
[#9003] Snowflakes Over Stripes
Flowering Vine Grid
[#9017] Flowering Vine Grid
Field of Cherry Blossoms
[#9058] Field of Plum Blossoms
Superb Sharkskin Komon
[#10017] Superb Sharkskin Komon
[#27004] Ogee Geese Reveal Nature
Best Chrysanthemums on Stream
[#52048] Best Chrysanthemums on Stream
Best Stripes and Swirl
[#52050] Best Stripes and Swirl
Fine Bamboo Stripe over Streams
[#55085] Fine Bamboo Stripe over Streams
[#5221] Bent Bamboo
Dragonflies on Stripes as Mist
[#2010] Dragonflies on Stripes as Mist
Patchwork in Horizontal Bands
[#3010] Patchwork in Horizontal Bands
Folding Fans with Tassels
[#3018] Folding Fans with Tassels
Koi in Waves
[#7004] Koi in Waves
Koi in Stripe Waves
[#7021] Koi in Stripe Waves