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This purple brocade kimono from the early Showa period was inherited from my grandmother. The pale komon pattern stands out against the noble purple. When I opened my grandmother's chest of drawers, my eyes fell on a deep purple rinzu komon (fine-patterned silk kimono). This color has long been considered prestigious, and the moment I held it in my hands, I felt as if I could sense my grandmother's feelings and the elegant lifestyle of the early Showa era. The kimono was orig

Arimatsu Narumi Shibori Yukata in Indigo Summer is approaching, and with it, the season for yukata. Among them, yukata dyed using the traditional Japanese technique “Arimatsu Narumi Shibori” in indigo are highly valued both in Japan and abroad.  Unique tie-dye pattern handcrafted by artisans Arimatsu Narumi Shibori is a dyeing technique with over 400 years of history in the Nagoya region, Aichi Prefecture. Artisans tie threads around the fabric before dyeing, creating unique

Today's special edition is about making chestnut rice, a taste of autumn, while wearing a kimono. Even ordinary household chores become a little more special when you put on a kimono. It's a happy moment to be surrounded by the scent of the season and listen to the sound of the rice slowly cooking. Chestnuts are carefully peeled, giving off the scent of autumn.。 🌰 Starting with peeling chestnuts, slowly Chestnut rice is slowly cooked. The sound of the rice makes you feel the

A black long kimono hand-painted in Tokyo Yuzen with an elegant design of Edo toys and treasures. To mark the beginning of autumn, we have spread out our Tokyo-hand-painted Yuzen kimonos. The base color is a deep black that fits in well with the modern era. On top of that are painted Edo toys and treasure patterns. Edo toys are a symbol of the play that once brought smiles to children's faces. The treasure boxes are filled with wishes for good luck, wisdom, prosperity, and mo

A long, medium-sized indigo-dyed yukata from Chikusen. This beautiful piece is meticulously dyed with genuine indigo to depict the 53 Stations of the Tokaido. As this summer comes to an end, I have put away my Chikusen long board medium-sized indigo dyed yukata from my dresser. This yukata is a delicate piece of work, meticulously dyed with indigo to depict the 53 Stations of the Tokaido . The detailed depictions of post towns and travelers seem to capture the scenery of the

明治時代の半衿

The all-dyed kimono I inherited from my mother is attractive for its beautiful pattern that catches your eye at first sight and its soft texture. When worn in the depths of autumn or the stillness of winter, the three-dimensionality and colors of the shibori stand out even more, and you can enjoy its appearance as if it blends into the seasonal atmosphere. This kimono features beautiful all-over tie-dye patterns that shine in the autumn and winter light. The tie dyed pattern

Antique formal kimono are attractive for their colors, patterns, and textures that are not found in modern kimonos. However, over time, the measurements may no longer fit, or the fabric may become loose. In such cases, we recommend having it re-tailored. By having a cherished formal kimono re-tailored, you can breathe new life into it and revive it into a piece that suits modern life. Kimono are clothing that can be re-tailored, so you can wear your memories. Also, when you f