My new born baby

I am terribly sorry that I have neglected this blog for a long time.
I gave birth to a baby boy on 27 Oct 2012 and has been extremely busy.
My Etsy shop is still open but it may take a while till I can start making new items.



New listings: Silk kimono fabric wrapped necklaces

I have made these fabric wrapped necklaces using some of  good quality silk kimono fabrics.
Please visit my Etsy site to check details.

New listings: Vintage kimono obi sash mini bags

I just have listed 9 vintage kimono obi sash bags.

These mini bags are large enough to put a mobile phone and a card case or a coin case.

To view details of the bags, please visit my Etsy site.

New listings: Beautifully weaved kimono obi sash pouch/ purse/ clutch bag

I have listed four of kimono obi sash pouches today on my Etsy shop.
Please visit my web shop for details.

New listings: Kimono obi sash clutch bags, kiss lock metal frame

I have added four kimono obi sash metal frame clutch bags on my Etsy site. 
They are great for formal occasions and are popular gifts for birthdays.

New listings: Kimono wrapped earrings (smaller balls)

I have listed 9 kimono fabric wrapped earrings on my Etsy site.
The balls are slightly smaller than the ones I listed earlier.

Kyoto photos with lotus flowers

Hokongoin temple 法金剛院

Osawa no ike , Daikakuji temple 

Nearly lotus flower season in Kyoto.

These photos were taken in early August a few years ago.

Hokongoin temple and Osawa no ike at Daikakuji temple are one of my favourite places to visit to see lotus flowers.

New listings: kimono wrapped earrings

I have just listed these kimono silk fabric wrapped earring on my Etsy site.

These colourful earrings are adorned with decorative beads caps and glass beads.

Please visit my Etsy site to see more earrings with different colour, fabric and patterns.

New listings: Kimono pin cushions in sake cups

I have listed these tiny kimono pin cushions in vintage sake cups.
Aren't they sweet?
Please visit my Etsy site to see details.

Inspiration: 'modern vintage style'

New listings: Kimono silk choker necklaces

These are newly listed kimono silk choker necklaces.
To see more, please visit my Etsy site.

kitone, gallery shop & cafe in Kyoto

Here are photos taken at "kitone" gallery shop and cafe in Shijo, Kyoto.
Tucked away from the busy streets, this is a cosy place to have a coffee break.