So... it's been a long time since I've worn kimono. And unfortunately it will take another few month before I can find some time to do kitsuke. We're in the middle of some renovating of the house and even if I have spare time, it's nice to do nothing or just relax a bit. But because of the renovating, I'll have more space and better lighting when I'm doing kitsuke!
However, there is a 'huge' project that I am working on every day that has something to do with kimono... I've been busy with a cross-stitch embroidery-piece. It's not a han-eri or any other kitsuke item, it's a bell-pull. It has a Japanese setting and 3 lovely geisha on it, Mount Fuji (?), some lanterns. It's not finished yet, but I'm almost there (more detailed pictures below).
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that looks amazing!
and I see a tansu in there :)
I really envy your new kitsuke space! looks like all you need now is a biiig mirror, and time! :)
Can't wait to see some outfits on those mannequins!
Thank you Ume!
There actually hangs a big mirror on a wall, but it isn't on the pictures. You can see it here (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Kb1ZCrrFUEE/SK2RYAo-NVI/AAAAAAAAAKs/7PxxDBvvSug/s1600-h/IMGP3334.jpg)
Looks great, at lot of light into the room. And what a incredible work your project. Are you putting it in a frame? would look beautiful I think.
Hey Rota,
Yes, I'm going to frame it when it's done, and giving it a nice spot somewhere on the wall.
This is really great you must have spend so much time and hard work for this embroidery, nice talent
very well done
ps - got any advice on how to tie the obi like the Oirans?
Thank you Andrei and Jet!
@Jet Sorry, no advice but maybe on the forums of immortalgeisha.com?
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