The vivid colours, though exotic, somewhere have a sense of calm dignity. Edo Sarasa with its origins from Indian chintz was developed with the technologies and “iki” or style favoured by the people of Edo. This Edo Sarasa stole – although revered in the kimono world – has been created so it can become more a part of everyday life in this beautiful world. This alone can stimulate a look when coordinated with other clothes; it can be wrapped once around a white T-shirt for example, or around the collar of a dark coat which may look drab on its own. The left and right sides of the stole is created with different pattern papers – a representational pattern of a lion on the right side and an abstract pattern on the left – so either side can be enjoyed according to the way it is folded. A handkerchief with different Edo Komon dye colours for the front and back sides is also available. Let it show slightly from the suit pocket to bring out the “iki” of Edo.