Kimono Mania

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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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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