Furoshiki, Japanese Wrapping Cloth
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Have you ever heard of a term Furoshiki (風呂敷)? Well, it's Japanese wrapping cloths. Once I had a one dyed with extract from Ukon (うこん,...
Akane Kibune
- Sep 1, 2018
- 1 min
Light Festival at Tadasu no Mori at the World Heritage Site of Shimogamo Shrine
The World Heritage site of Kamomioya-Jinja Shrine(賀茂御祖神社)is popularly known as Shimogamo Shrine (下鴨神社). It is one of the oldest shrines...
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Beniko
- Aug 24, 2018
- 2 min
Unsewing Kimono
Previously, I have written an essay about Doyo no Mushiboshi (土用の虫干し, airing Kimono during hot summer days) here. Today, I would like to...
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Beniko
- Aug 3, 2018
- 2 min
Ogi, Japanese Traditional Folding Fans
In this hot season, Ogi (扇) is an indispensable item for Kimono (着物) fashion. Even in a comfortable air-conditioned room, ladies using...
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Beniko
- Jul 7, 2018
- 1 min
Bochukoh, Fragrant Mothballs
When I was a child, I used to be thrilled by a very favorable scent every time my mother opened the drawer of her closet. At that time, I...
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Akane Kibune
- Jun 22, 2018
- 1 min
Suirokaku, a Raised Aqueduct
In the premises of Nanzen-ji (南禅寺) temple, the Suirokaku (水路閣, a raised aqueduct) was built in order to complete the Biwako Sosui Bunsen...
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Beniko
- Jun 19, 2018
- 1 min
Kimono Calender
Hitoe (単衣, unlined Kimono) is a type of Kimono worn in June and September in Japan. In July and August, Natsumono (夏物, summer Kimono made...
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Beniko
- Jun 2, 2018
- 1 min
Momi, Red Silk Lining
Momi (紅絹) is a term for thin silk fabric dyed in Beni (べに, crimson red) color traditionally used as linings or underwear for female...
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Beniko
- May 13, 2018
- 1 min
Suwato Embroideries
My mother gave me a set of Kimono (着物) and Obi (帯, belt for kimono) adorned with extremely beautiful Suwato (汕頭) embroideries. The...
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Akane Kibune
- May 9, 2018
- 1 min
Lotus Flower Room, at Unryuin Temple
Sennyu-ji (泉涌寺) temple, located in the Higashiyama (東山) district, is otherwise called as "Mitera (御寺, Royal temple)", because of the deep...
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Beniko
- May 1, 2018
- 2 min
Festival Attire for Saioh-dai
In kyoto, May is the month for Aoi Matsuri (葵祭, Aoi Festival), one of the three famous festivals in Kyoto. In the Heian (平安) period...
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Beniko
- Apr 24, 2018
- 1 min
Kataage, Tucks at Shoulders for Child Kimono
Children in Kimono are so cute, aren't they? Since children grow up very quickly, child Kimono are usually made bigger than the average...
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Beniko
- Apr 22, 2018
- 1 min
Musubi, Tying Techniques
Musubi (結び, knots) techniques are deeply connected with many Japanese traditions, such as knots for Obi (帯) belts for Kimono, decorative...
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Beniko
- Apr 18, 2018
- 1 min
Tabi, Traditional Japanese Socks
Tabi (足袋) is a term for traditional socks unique to Japan, which is indispensable for Kimono (着物) style. Dating back to the Nara period...
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Beniko
- Apr 5, 2018
- 1 min
Kusaki Zome, Dyeing Method with Vegetables and Plants
The interesting thing about Kusaki zome (草木染め, a dyeing method with plants) is that the colors are extracted from not only plants, but...
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Beniko
- Mar 12, 2018
- 2 min
Attire for Noh Play
This time, I'd like to write about Noh Shozoku (能装束), the attire for Noh (能, a form of classical Japanese musical drama) play. In the era...
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Beniko
- Mar 6, 2018
- 2 min
Yuzen Nagashi (Washing Kimono Silks in the River)
In Kyoto, surrounded by mountain ranges from three directions, run many beautiful rivers from the north to the south. In the old times,...
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Akane Kibune
- Mar 2, 2018
- 1 min
Hina Dolls Now Displayed at Oike Bettei Branch
Hinamatsuri (おひなさん, 雛祭り, Girls' Doll festival, a Japanese tradition to celebrate and pray for the health of girls in the family) is...
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Akane Kibune
- Feb 15, 2018
- 1 min
Karamon Gate of Nishihongwan-ji (Hongwanji) Temple
Hongwanji (本願寺), also known as Nishi Hongwan-ji (西本願寺), a very famous World Heritage Site, is the headquarters of the Hongwanji...
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Beniko
- Feb 13, 2018
- 1 min
Jofu, High-Quality Plain-Woven Linen
Jofu (上布) is a type of extremely precious fabric for Japanese summer Kimono (着物), which is exquisitely plain-woven with superfine linen....
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