The Edo(Tokugawa) period was a very impressive era in Japanese history frompolitical, social and cultural aspects. Merchants displayed their wealth and hobbiesparticularly through attire. Costumes as gorgeous as warrior's suits drew great attention.
In weedding dresses as well, many fancy materials and patterns were used. The patternsmostly used for wedding dresses included pine trees, bamboo and the japanese apricot.
As a lucky sign, piness and cranes were used. As a symbol of long life, in addition,crane and turtle patterns were used.
As economic and social power became stronger in popular culture, attire became moreornamented with gorgeous and diverse patterns.
This study has attempted to examine the type of the Uchikake during the Edo periodand develop a creative design using the color, materials and technique inspired fromwedding dress patterns. Shown in the Edo period Uchikake patterns utilizing a total ofeight design and production techniques with hand painting, stone art, air brush was used.