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I Wind Up With So Many Kimono...

Kimono Wardrobe (I'm utterly convinced they're breeding)

Showing posts with label Accessories. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Accessories. Show all posts

31.3.09

Red Juban: Always wanted one.

Going to add a teal han-eri with fake shibori and turn the thing into a 2 piece juban.
Posted by Amanda Zoe at 11:42 AM No comments:
Labels: Accessories

29.3.09

Nagajuban for Furisode

Posted by Amanda Zoe at 3:31 PM 1 comment:
Labels: Accessories, Formal Kimono

31.12.08

Wool Wrap for Winter- Finally!

Posted by Amanda Zoe at 3:58 PM No comments:
Labels: Accessories

Obijime Collection





Posted by Amanda Zoe at 3:56 PM No comments:
Labels: Accessories

Shibori Obiage



Posted by Amanda Zoe at 3:43 PM No comments:
Labels: Accessories, Formal Kimono

4.12.08

Green Ro Accessories: Wish these were more versitile....

Posted by Amanda Zoe at 9:48 PM No comments:
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Making a KItsuke Blog So I Can Get Fashion Advice!

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Why Kimono?

I really don't know how it started, actually....I found a lifelong mentor in a teacher at my school who happened to teach Japanese. And so began 4 years of study with the language and culture. When I went to Japan as an exchange student 5 years ago I enjoyed the relative freedom of public transportation there, the pleasant citizens, and overall fish-out-of-water adventure.
My host family got me my first yukata there- light purple with sakura. I loved it the minute I got it, it's still with me to this day.

I only started getting deeply interested in the fashion aspect of kimono by buying a second yukata to wear to Ohanami last year. So why kimono? Well, honestly, I think I like the process of putting them on, and selecting harmonious colors...there are so many rules and specifications that need to be right, that I like perfecting my techniques to clear my head. I'm in a creative field where there aren't any rules, and the mere stress of al the choices actually makes the kitsuke rules a refreshing hobby!

Sites of Interest

  • Immortal Geisha