Not a huge post today, I just wanted to give you guys a little sneak peek of a few things I’ve got in the works. I’ve recently received some really great books I’m going to be reviewing, and today I found a beautiful Fuji Musume doll at a second-hand shop, and I’m going to be … Read more
Since you guys seem to like posts that involve fun games that may not be specifically kimono-related but often reflect back on Japanese aesthetics, I’d love to tell you about Zen Koi by LandShark Games. There are many variations on a legend about the koi fish that states that if it swims upstream and through perseverance and … Read more
If you’re reading this blog, odds are high that you’ve got at least a passing familiarity with kokeshi dolls. They are one of the most easily recogniseable traditional Japanese art forms. The simple little dolls, with their smooth bodies and big round heads, are naive and charming, while maintaining that quintessential clean-lined aesthetic. As you … Read more
The new year is upon us! A time of renewal, change, and hope. I wish all of you the best for 2016 and beyond. To celebrate the beginning of a new year, I pulled out one of my favourite kimono to coordinate. I bought this one the last time I visited Vintage Kimono in Boulder, Colorado. … Read more
This post is a little bit different. If you’re reading this blog, you’re probably already fairly interested in kimono, and active in the kimono-related communities on the internet, but just in case, I’m sharing this anyway. Hiromi Asai is a professional kimono stylist who strives to share the artistry and history of kimono with the … Read more