Kimono Mania

Kumihimo Exhibit in LA in 2022

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

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!

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

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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Metalics in Japanese Kimono Fabrics

Metalics in Japanese Kimono Fabrics

The flash of gold or silver in the design of a Japanese kimono draws the eye, suggests wealth and class, and sparks another level of curiosity about the kimono wearer,...

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