While I was visiting Naomi, I picked up a bunch of gorgeous haneri we’d bought together on YJA. Unfortunately, the selection was random so we didn’t get exactly the ones we were hoping for, but I am happy with the ones I ended up with.
Maroon with floral roundels
A beautiful rich colour with multi-seasonal flowers. For modern machine embroidery, this is surprisingly lush.
Taupe with floral roundels
Same as the previous one, but in a much more gentle colourway.
Ivory with sakura
I’m not usually one for sakura motifs, but the soft ivory background of this one and the variety in colour of the flowers makes it charming and versatile.
White with grapes
I thought the little pastel grapes on this were very adorable, I couldn’t resist!
White with dramatic flowers
Again, lots of sakura, but the ones in the background are abstract enough to look like botan or kiku with the right outfits. I also love the charming little yellow maple leaves.
Pinstripe haneri with ume
This was actually a gift from Kansai_gal that I’ve had for quite a while now, but never got around to photographing. Apparently it was such a good price that she couldn’t pass it up, but she didn’t particularly like the design. Worked out well though, because I absolutely love it.
Playing cards
This adorable homemade haneri was a gift from Rubyminky. I am really looking forward to wearing it with my playing card kanzashi hairband and obidome.
Bunnies!
Also from Rubyminky, this is an adorable soft dusty pink with cavorting bunnies. What’s not to love?
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