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The Heian Period – One of the Most Elegant and Refined Eras in Japanese History
In a previous blog post, I briefly mentioned the clothing worn by the Hina dolls displayed during the Japanese Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) festival: t...
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Hanami – The tradition of cherry blossom viewing in Japan
Spring has arrived, and in Japan, the time is slowly beginning when the cherry blossoms start to bloom. As many of you may already know, cherry bl...
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A Japanese tradition from mother to daughter
March 3rd is a traditional holiday in Japan called Hinamatsuri . Hinamatsuri is a festival where prayers are offered for the health and happy upbr...
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The aesthetics of the kimono
In recent years, kimonos have become increasingly common outside of Japan as well. But what exactly is the source of their beauty? Colors, patte...
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What is a Kamon? - The Japanese family crests on kimon and haori -
Do you know what the small symbols on a kimono or haori mean? Many of them tell a story that is almost 900 years old. In Japan, virtually every ...
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Why are kimonos for women so long?
I often hear from customers who pick up a long kimono: "I'm small – he's definitely not right for me." Japanese women are by no means tall compare...
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What does "antique" mean in relation to kimonos, haori, and Japanese textiles?
In the context of kimono, haori, and old Japanese fabrics, the term refers to "Antique" generally refers to pieces that date from between the 1910...
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Snow and kimono – a Japanese winter aesthetic
This winter is very cold in Germany, and the days with snow continue. Our children enjoy the snow and spend their days full of joy. For me, however...
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Spring begins in Japan: Setsubun, Obake and kimono colors
Setsubun – a Japanese custom that welcomes spring In Japan, February 3rd is known as Setsubun (節分) . Setsubun is a traditional festival celebrat...
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Kimono for men: The meaning of the sleeves and their Japanese aesthetics
The length of kimono sleeves – and what about for men? In the last post, we talked about the sleeve length of kimonos for women. But what about ki...
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The beauty of kimono sleeves: Why long furi are so important
The beauty of kimono sleeves – why the “Furi” is so important When talking about kimonos, there's one feature that surprises many people in Europ...
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New Haori
Last week I added several new haori. Many new kimonos are also continuing to arrive from Japan. I've also added some antique kimonos. Some pieces s...
