Patient Clothes based on Shibori derived from Japanese Aesthetic Values:function for storing the wide sleeve that Contributes to Easy Removability

摘要

Shibori techniques of "Ori" (creasing) or "Tatami"(folding) along with "Hinerr' (twisting) or "Kukuri"(tying) are dye-proof techniques that restrict the flow of dye in cloth and express patterns.These techniques are utilized to transform shapes while bringing about a wide variety of functions.These functions have been developed along with the aesthetic values of Japanese lifestyle,such as folding screens and Ohineri (twisted wrapped offerings).The aim of this study is to clarify the nature of Shibori forms based on Japanese aesthetic values associated with Ori (creasing) and Hineri (twisting).By studying these Shibori techniques in the design of hospital patient clothes,this study tries to understand the differences in contemporary adaptations from that of traditional Shibori forms.Based on the viewpoint articulated in the section,"Forms of Change",in the book entitled,"Forms in Japan" *1,authored by Yuichiro Kojiro,this paper focuses on the features and functions of individual forms,such as creasing seen in folding screens,fans,or Japanese lanterns,and twisting seen in twisted wrapped offerings and wet towels.While focusing on these things brought about by movement impulse on paper or cloth,this paper considers cultural formations and backgrounds of"Forms of Change".This paper attempts to re-define Shibori forms in the context of the particular Japanese aesthetic values "Utsuroi"(transformation,protean,and mutability) and"Shimatsu" (put away and concluding).Next,this paper considers the application of"Forms of Change" in clothing.This paper considers the existing well-recognized products as precedents,"PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE" and"132 5 ISSEI MIYAKE".This paper tries to refer not only to the uniqueness of folding forms realized by pleats or solid Origami,but also to the modern Japanese aesthetic values that inform design today.Based on this process,this paper makes further reference to "the design of hospital patient clothes"studied by the author.Recognizing that patients'physical functioning is impaired,the author studies design of patient clothes that can assist and promote the patient's ability to change clothes.In order to balance easy removability and dressing form,the function of "containment" in temporary Shibori forms is utilized by applying the concepts of"Utsuroi" and "Shimatsu'.Through discussions of these things,the aim of this paper is to introduce possibilities to utilize Shibori in modern life by considering it to be "Forms of Change."