When I knew Kate and I were going to Japan, I started hoping to see ladies in kimono. It's such a beautiful graceful dress. I did not expect to see many kimono on the street, but I had hopes of seeing a few. I could not get photos of all I saw (the ladies were on the move), but I did get some. And, we had the luck of going to a kimono fashion show at tare images from he Nishijin Textile Centre in Kyoto.
Below are images from ladies wearing kimono as they went about their business.
Below is an antique kimono that was on display at the textile museum.
Below are images from the kimono fashion show:
Beautiful Joanne! I have a vintage kimono that Katie Kendrick gave me quite a while back. It was for using in art projects, but i's so gorgeous I could never cut it up, and it's still hanging in my closet. How cool that you were able to go to a fashion show while there and see so many gorgeous kimonos!
Posted by: DJ | June 02, 2013 at 08:20 AM
beautiful women and kimonos. When I was in junior high I had a Japanese pen pal. I loved getting her letters with photos of her country.
Posted by: Elaine Akers | June 01, 2013 at 07:06 PM
Great photos Joanne!
Posted by: carol sloan | May 29, 2013 at 05:50 PM
I love all of the kimono photos! Are most of them made from silk? Did you purchase any kimono fabric while there? Do the ladies wear special socks with a big toe separated pouch? Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Jackie Smith | May 24, 2013 at 09:25 PM
What fabulous kimonos, Joanne. I didn't realize that so many women still wore them for everyday attire.
Posted by: abby lazar | May 23, 2013 at 07:38 PM
They are so pretty! I wonder what the thing that looks like a bag on their back is?
Posted by: Nancy B | May 23, 2013 at 10:34 AM
Thanks so much for sharing(and taking) all the photos of Kimonos. What luck! Getting to a fashion show.
Judy
Posted by: Judy brown | May 23, 2013 at 10:14 AM
Very interesting. I thought kimonos were only being worn for ceremonial occasions these days. It's nice to see that the tradition hasn't been lost.
Posted by: Judy Streger | May 22, 2013 at 11:23 PM
I just love the kimono -- and how lucky you were to go to the fashion show to really see the best. Kyoto was so lovely -- will I start to see a Japanese influence in your art now?!
Posted by: jeanie | May 22, 2013 at 02:16 PM
Stunning! Just stunning!
Posted by: Angie Platten | May 22, 2013 at 11:15 AM
The kimono and the women wearing them are all lovely. I love their elegant upswept hair with flowers and ornaments too. The photos are beautiful Joanne, thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Jo Ann Grissom | May 22, 2013 at 09:28 AM
They are beautiful in the pictures and I imagine, in person, the fabrics are glorious. Do they carry things in the "backpack"?
Posted by: Last minute lynn | May 22, 2013 at 09:15 AM
wonderful, Joanne!
Posted by: keeshagirl4 | May 22, 2013 at 09:07 AM