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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

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

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 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

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

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