Kimono Mania
Unique Use for our Hanging Rods
We received a photo and story about our wooden hanging rods that we wanted to share. Here's the email text, with names removed: Hi Nancy, We received the kimono pole...
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Elegance of Traditional Japanese Garments
Japanese Garments: Kimono as part of Rich Japanese Cultural Heritage While “kimono” translates as “thing to wear”, it represents a deep-rooted history and continues to hold immense cultural importance in...
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Kumihimo Exhibit in LA in 2022
Kumihimo - The Art of Japanese Silk Braiding You might have missed the exhibit but the braiding art is so captivating - we hope you'll enjoy this review of the...
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A Forest Bath - Shinrin Yoku
Take a forest bath and rejuvenate yourself - even if it's in your own backyard. It's good for you!
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Sewing Kimono - Harder than it looks!
You might think that it would be easy to sew kimono - straight lines of a squared-off garment. But....you’d be mistaken. Here’s an article by a woman who’s quite experienced...
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Japaniese Kamon - Family Crests
Japanese Crests (kamon) on Kimono Japanese family crests, called mon or kamon, were adopted centuries ago to distinguish different armies on the battlefield - crests were placed on large banners...
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