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Summer patterns in kimono and obi! 毎日きもの | Mainichi Kimono published a post on Ko-fi

Regarding patterns, I’ve written about summer kimono before. Because it’s so hot, traditionally patterns used for summer here in Japan are supposed to evoke a cooling feeling.

You can have a read here:

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Kimono aren’t also always traditionally made of silk (we have wool, linen, hemp, etc). But since most foreign tourists equate kimono = silk, they can be easily sold that this trick

It’s similar to how fashion brands say “wool coat” when it’s 10% wool and 90% acrylic.

Rental shops in Kyoto can get away with this because most foreign tourists have no idea what real silk should genuinely feel like. Tourists also often have no idea what different kimono weave types are either.

Tourists often use synthetic, *mass-produced kimono* with overly bright, clashing patterns. These shops claim they’re authentic silk, but they’re not. (Sorry!) They’re polyester-silk blends… but the actual silk content can be as low as 5%!

As a certified kimono stylist, sometimes going to Kyoto can be jarring. I can immediately tell when a tourist picked out their kimono via a factory-line rental shop versus when their kimono has been styled with true professional care.

YouTube video by So Sab A Day With A Kimono Stylist in Japan 🇯🇵

Hello everyone! Some news!

Back in January, I was filmed for a YouTube channel to talk about what it was like to be a kimono stylist! It was my first time being filmed, so I may have been a little clumsy. Regardless, I did my best! You can view it here:

A young woman with pink hair styled with floral accessories poses gracefully in a lush garden. She is wearing a soft pink furisode kimono adorned with intricate floral patterns in shades of pink, white, and green. A fluffy white stole drapes over her shoulders, adding a touch of elegance. She carries a small metallic gold handbag that complements her ensemble. Her footwear consists of traditional white tabi socks and elevated zori sandals. The surrounding greenery and autumn foliage provide a picturesque backdrop, enhancing the beauty of her refined and traditional yet modern look.

Long time no update! I did a kimono photoshoot in Tokyo last month with a gorgeous furisode! It was extremely cold and windy, but worth it!

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If you’d like to see more photos from the shoot, head over to my IG: www.instagram.com/mainichikimono

I’m booking kimono clients for March (cherry blossom season at the end of the month!). Interested? Shoot me a DM here:

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A young woman with pink hair styled with floral accessories poses gracefully in a lush garden. She is wearing a soft pink furisode kimono adorned with intricate floral patterns in shades of pink, white, and green. A fluffy white stole drapes over her shoulders, adding a touch of elegance. She carries a small metallic gold handbag that complements her ensemble. Her footwear consists of traditional white tabi socks and elevated zori sandals. The surrounding greenery and autumn foliage provide a picturesque backdrop, enhancing the beauty of her refined and traditional yet modern look.

Long time no update! I did a kimono photoshoot in Tokyo last month with a gorgeous furisode! It was extremely cold and windy, but worth it!

A gorgeous woman dressed in a traditional kimono with purple accents holds a purple and white fox mask adorned with golden details. The mask partially conceals their face, and the background features a lush, green outdoor setting under a bright blue sky.

The gorgeous Ishikawa Sachiko wearing a beautifully patterned kimono with shades of purple, white, and green poses while holding a purple and white fox mask with golden details to the side of their face. Their hair frames their face as they glance toward the camera, and the background features a mix of greenery and an urban structure.

Earlier this year, I did a kimono photoshoot in Tokyo with the absolutely gorgeous @ishikawasachi.bsky.social. It was my pleasure to dress you that day!

All kimono items are secondhand from my personal collection

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The tsunokakushi is a white cloth wrapped over the bride's styled hair, which is adorned with beautiful traditional hairpins called kanzashi. The tsunokakushi is worn to symbolize the bride's intention to be gentle and to hide the metaphorical "horns of jealousy or ego." This headpiece is often worn with a colorful bridal kimono such as iro-uchikake or kakeshita, as seen in this image, with vibrant floral embroidery. The combination of the tsunokakushi and the colorful kimono creates a beautiful and symbolic traditional bridal look.

Hair for brides is usually styled with a wig and the wig is set with a 角隠し (tsunokakushi), which literally means "horn-hiding". The implication was to "hide the horns of jealousy" that the bride may have, and so she may be gentle and obedient in her marriage

The wataboshi is a rounded white hood that is traditionally worn by brides during Shinto wedding ceremonies. It is usually worn with a shiro-muku, symbolizing purity and new beginnings. The wataboshi is meant to partially cover the bride's face, adding an element of modesty and mystery, and is often used for the procession to the shrine.

The 綿帽子 (wataboushi) is a bridal hood. It's typically only worn with all white bridal ensembles during the ceremony, and isn't paired with colorful uchikake, nor is it worn during the reception when the bride is mingling with guests

The image shows a bride wearing an iro-uchikake, a colorful Japanese bridal kimono. The kimono is a rich blue color with elaborate embroidery featuring floral motifs, including plum blossoms and bamboo leaves, along with gold accents. The bride also wears a red tassel accessory on her chest, adding a bright contrast to the blue fabric. The design and vibrant colors of the kimono symbolize happiness, prosperity, and good fortune. The bride holds a small red fan, enhancing the traditional bridal ensemble.

The image shows a bride wearing an iro-uchikake, a richly colored Japanese bridal kimono. This kimono is navy blue with beautiful, large floral embroidery featuring cream-colored peonies and green leaves. The detailed floral patterns symbolize beauty, prosperity, and good fortune. The padded hem of the kimono allows it to elegantly trail on the floor, a traditional aspect of this type of garment. The red inner lining, visible at the edges, provides a vivid contrast to the dark blue fabric. The bride holds a small folding fan, which adds to the traditional bridal look

The image shows a bride wearing an iro-uchikake, a traditional Japanese bridal kimono, in shades of pink and purple. The kimono features a gradient from soft pink to deeper magenta, adorned with floral motifs of cherry blossoms and green leaves. The embroidery adds a sense of delicacy and elegance, symbolizing springtime and new beginnings. The padded hem of the kimono is designed to trail gracefully on the floor. The bride also holds a small fan and wears a pink tassel accessory, adding to the overall celebratory and ornate look of this traditional bridal attire.

Uchikake can come in a variety of colors. Red is more traditional, but there are no limits.
Patterns traditionally focus on cranes, tortoises, etc, but as kimono has changed and modernized over time, patterns also have changed to reflect clients' individual tastes

The image shows a traditional Japanese shiro-uchikake, which is a white bridal kimono worn over other layers. The kimono is adorned with intricate embroidery featuring crane motifs, which symbolize longevity and good fortune. The design is predominantly white with gold accents, and the kimono has a red inner lining visible along the edges, adding contrast. The hem of the kimono is padded, allowing it to trail elegantly on the floor. The bride is holding a small fan, further enhancing the traditional bridal look.

(Uchikake, for the record, refers to the outermost kimono, which is very heavy!)
It's common to see shiro-uchikake with red or even accents due to the auspiciousness of the colors.

The image shows an elaborate Japanese bridal kimono known as an iro-uchikake. It features vibrant colors such as red, gold, and various shades, with intricate patterns of flowers, cranes, and traditional motifs. The kimono is richly embroidered and adorned with gold threads, creating an ornate and celebratory look. The garment is worn over other layers and is meant to be draped, not tied, with the hem trailing gracefully on the floor. This type of kimono is often worn during weddings to symbolize happiness and good fortune.

色打掛 (iro-uchikake) were originally the formal attire of samurai wives during the Muromachi period, and slowly became preferred by rich merchants and aristocrats during the Edo period. As bridal attire, they were changed into from the white (shiro-uchikake) after the actual ceremony took place

The image shows a bride wearing a traditional shiromuku, a white Japanese bridal kimono. The kimono features detailed white embroidery with floral and other traditional patterns. The bride is holding a fan in her hand, and there is a red and white tassel accessory on the chest area, adding a touch of vibrant color. Part of a groom's black kimono can be seen beside her. The attire reflects a classic and elegant bridal style in Japanese weddings.

白無垢 (shiromuku) - used in Shinto wedding ceremonies since the Muromachi period (1336-1573), were originally for samurai families. White symbolizes purity, as well as signals that the bride is taking on the colors of the groom's family she's marrying into. A clean transition, so to speak

The image shows a traditional Japanese bridal kimono, known as "shiromuku." It features intricate white floral embroidery with red accents. The kimono has beautiful patterns, including blossoms and tassels, creating an elegant and classic look.

A couple of years ago, I did a course for bridal kimono dressing, so here's a thread introducing the types of bridal kimono and a brief history!

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Finally, here is a denim kimono shop:

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And here is the one from Rakuten:

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Actually, the one from Yahoo is on sale at the moment! store.shopping.yahoo.co.jp/kimono-kyouk...

An advertisement for a denim kimono from Yahoo Shopping. The model is wearing a blue denim kimono with a subtle distressed effect, styled with a light yellow obi.

Here’s another from Yahoo JP shopping. A little pricier than I thought (¥12,980!)

An advertisement for a denim kimono from Rakuten. The model is styled in a blue denim kimono paired with a beige beret, giving a casual and modern twist to the traditional garment. The ad showcases both blue and grey color options

Kimono is not just made with silk. In fact, kimono can come in various fabrics such as linen and wool.

But did you know that denim kimono are a thing? That's right, there's kimono made with the same material as jeans!

Here's one from Rakuten:

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A model I styled A model styled in a cream kimono decorated with autumn leaf motifs, posed amid vivid red and orange maple leaves during fall in Kyoto. The obi belt features intricate patterns and a decorative knot, with complementary green and burgundy details that tie in with the seasonal theme. The serene expression of the model complements the tranquil setting, emphasizing the beauty of autumn in Kyoto

Anyone who spends time in more traditional sightseeing areas of Japan has no doubt seen plenty of services where you can rent kimono. But which kind of service should you choose?

As a professional kimono stylist, I'm here to give you a quick guide on types of kimono rental, and what to expect.

My goal is to one day run my own kimono atelier full time. My dream is to help fellow Japanese and mixed diaspora connect to their culture via kimono as well as help kimono be better understood outside of Japan. I hope to someday make this a reality!

Thank you for stopping by! Have a nice day!

Two women wearing traditional summer kimono (natsumono) participate in a tea ceremony in a tatami room. The woman on the left, in a light blue kimono decorated with floral patterns, gracefully holds her cup as the woman in yellow pours tea. The serene setting is enriched by a traditional hanging scroll in the background, adding a classic Japanese touch.

I've also written about kimono for @unseenjapan.com and others.

If you are an artist, designer, or writer who has some questions about kimono, I am available for consultation! You can either book me for a ZOOM consultation to go or feel free to buy me a Ko-Fi and ask me a question!

Ko-Fi button once featured me, which was kind of neat:

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A client dressed in a light summer kimono (natsumono) with a floral motif applies makeup while kneeling in front of a mirror. The pink striped obi adds a gentle contrast to the kimono's pastel tones. The traditional shoji screens and tatami mat flooring in the room create an elegant, serene atmosphere

A model in an ivory kimono adorned with floral embroidery holds a pink parasol while looking upward thoughtfully. The bright red obi provides a striking contrast, creating a classic yet stylish composition.

As a kimono stylist, I offer kimono dressing opportunities complete with a mini-lecture on kimono as well as a photoshoot. I am willing to travel to you if need be within Japan!

I am LGBT+ friendly and can style you based on your personal preferences! Please don’t hesitate to inquire!