I’m sorry I haven’t posted in several weeks, and this will probably be my last post for a while yet. I was diagnosed with strep throat a while back and have been taking it easy, and earlier today was diagnosed with Post-infectious glomerulonephritis which isn’t as scary as it sounds, but still makes me really … Read more
Today I went to the Montreal Japanese Language Centre Spring Matsuri. Of course, I used the opportunity to wear kimono. I decided to pair up my new dusty pink iromuji with a gorgeous burnt-orange obi with irridescent pastel flowers Naomi gave me. The flowers feel like tulips to me, so it seemed appropriately spring-like. I … Read more
It’s difficult to get everything I own catalogued when I keep buying new things! Nothing terribly exciting to see here, just posting reference photos of some of the new komon and hakata obi I’ve acquired recently. I also got a new iromuji not long ago, but since I haven’t catalogued my other iromuji yet, I … Read more
Courtesy of UrbanDictionary (link potentially not safe for work, do not click if in public, or easily offended) A girl that is like a bike that belongs to the town – everybody gets a ride You’re probably wondering what that quote could possibly have to do with kimono. I promise, I have not gone off … Read more
This article is part of a series on size challenges while collecting and dressing in kimono. Please read Part I Part II – Tips and Tricks for Dressing In the first entry of this series, I discussed the importance of buying what fits. However, when it comes to buying vintage, one-of-a-kind textiles, this is obviously … Read more