Inspiration images for my beaded kimono project. The theme was a beaded desert and I chose to take that concept and define a "desert" as a treat or an after dinner delight, something to enjoy but only in small quantities. Traditionally a gesha was a beautiful woman who's job was to entertain and delight dinner guests, she was an expert at the tease and delicate conversation.

This image was my main color pallet inspiration.

Here is one of my favorite images for inspiring the netting pattern that is incorperated into my beading pattern.

A modern day kimono.

Here is a sketch of my beading pattern.