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Moon and Rabbits Obi | A Gift from Madam
Full view of the moon and rabbits obi With the arrival of a quiet autumn evening, I remembered the moon and rabbits obi graciously gifted by a Madam. Unfolding the obi, the deep, serene ground color evokes a tranquil night sky, while elegant moons and playful rabbits appear delicately, creating a gentle and peaceful atmosphere. Rabbits have long symbolized abundance and harmony, while the moon represents serenity and beauty. Together, they weave a subtle story that invites

Hamanaka Akiko
Oct 231 min read


Autumn Chestnut Rice Made in Kimono - A Small Treat in Everyday Life
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

Hamanaka Akiko
Oct 221 min read


Old kimonos connect people. A small, sustainable circle: "Kimono Relay"
Connecting thoughts from person to person. A gentle recycling project has begun in which kimonos are reborn in new forms. It's called "Kimono Relay." It's a story of how old kimonos are given new life as they are passed from hand to hand. Kimonos are passed on from person to person. A relay that began with a single kimono I received some old kimonos from someone, and I re-tailored one of them and gave it to one of my students. The student then gave me her old undershirt, sayi

Hamanaka Akiko
Oct 102 min read
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