I Wind Up With So Many Kimono...: Spring

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21.1.10

Wool Blue Plaid Komon

Love the long sleeves. Will look great with my Ume Obi or Paper Crane Obi. Wearing it with my Ume Obi for my birthday!

30.3.09

HanaMatsuri Ensemble

One of the ensembles I was hoping to wear for the cherryblossom season! I thought it was springy enough to work.

11.3.09

4.12.08

Taisho Yabane Shibori- MY 3 favorites, all in one! My go-to kimono

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!

I Wind Up With So Many Kimono...

21.1.10

Wool Blue Plaid Komon

30.3.09

HanaMatsuri Ensemble

11.3.09

Dark Plum Yabane for Spring

4.12.08

Taisho Yabane Shibori- MY 3 favorites, all in one! My go-to kimono

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