New items:Kimono earrings

New Items!

These are colorful cute earrings made with kimono silk fabrics, which I have just uploaded on my Etsy shop.

Kimono snap shots at my tea ceremony lessons

These are my favourite photos taken by my tea ceremony teacher 3-4 month ago.
Both are summer kimono, unlined and slightly see through.

New items: Vintage kimono scarves

These four vintage kimono scarves were uploaded on my Etsy site today.
Three from tops are made from meisen silk fabric. These kinds of unique and dynamic patterns are characteristic of meisen fabric. They are at least 60 years old.
Isn't cool to wear something old with fresh look?

Lemon shape kimono bags

I am sorry that it has been a while since I last updated my work.
I have been trying out new designs and new materials.

These are the kimono bags I have just listed on Etsy today.
The feature of this bag is unique lemon shape when you draw strings.

Sarasa nishijin

This gorgeous Japanese style building used to be Sento (bath house) and now converted to a stylish cafe " Sarasa nishijin" The colourful tiles you can see were on the photo kept as they were.

Kyoto is fun place to see old renovated buildings. Some converted to cafe & restaurants, other to shops.

Flowers in June

In Japan, rainy season starts in June.
It's getting humid and depressing but Hydrendia flowers beautifully during the rainy days.

Kyoto has several gardens famous for Hydrendia.
Most famous one is Mimuroto temple in Uji, and Fujimori shrine is also popular for Hydrendia viewing.
Photos here were taken at Fujimori shrine.

Exhibition by my artist friend, Yuki Nakano

My friend's art works are displayed at Hanasho in West End from June 1-30.
I do love her works. To see more her works, click here for her website.

Kimono scarves

I have uploaded some vintage kimono fabric scarves on my Etsy shop.
They are one of a kind scarves.

Kahitsukan - a small contemporary art museum in Kyoto

Kyoto has a lot of museums for the size of city.
This tiny museum "Kahitsukan"  hold great modern art exhibitions, with stunning installations of art works, maximising the small space.

I especially like the artworks by Maya Maxx, whose exhibition is currently held at this museum (until June 12th 2011)  . I went to see her exhibition last year with my friends. They were awesome!

And don't forget to see all the floors of this museum.
At the top floor, there is a small inner garden by the tea room.
Great place to have a rest.

Earrings earrings earrings

I have added hand made earrings on my Etsy shop.
Some used vintage beads and some upcycled.