Silk bingata kimono, 19th century (Photo thanks to the “Textiles of the Ryukyu Kingdom” exhibition catalog) If you’ve ever wondered what delights might burst forth if lush tropical exuberance were crossed with refined Japanese wabi-sabi, look no further than the stunning kimonos of Okinawa Prefecture! Okinawa (which is a bit like Japan’s Hawaii**) is theContinueContinue reading “Gorgeous Okinawan kimonos: Japanese style x tropical goodness”
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Tokyo Kimono Show: Feast your eyes on THESE beauties
The Tokyo Kimono Show returned last weekend, and the fabulous new kimono coordinations have never been more inspiring. Rows upon rows of mannequins displayed the stylish offerings of designers from all over Japan… …and they were skillfully set up so they could be appreciated from front and back Some designers took the opportunity to styleContinueContinue reading “Tokyo Kimono Show: Feast your eyes on THESE beauties”
Feast Your Eyes On This: A Shop Full Of Taisho, Meiji & Showa Era Kimonos
Whoa, is that a Meissen silk…? ga-ZINGGGG! Today I was beelining toward a garden, through a neighborhood I never visit, when I was stopped cold by the kimono lovers’ equivalent of Aladdin’s Cave. Your nose would have been glued the glass too, if you’d spotted this many brilliant & pristine Meissen silk kimonos in oneContinueContinue reading “Feast Your Eyes On This: A Shop Full Of Taisho, Meiji & Showa Era Kimonos”
