I Wind Up With So Many Kimono...

13.4.09

Plaid Red "Easy-Obi": So Much Potential

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.

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.

29.3.09

23.3.09 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...

13.4.09

Plaid Red "Easy-Obi": So Much Potential

31.3.09

Red Juban: Always wanted one.

30.3.09

HanaMatsuri Ensemble

29.3.09

Nagajuban for Furisode

23.3.09

Fukuro to Match the Furisode

Furisode: One that I Liked!!

Kingyoko

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