Kimono recycle ideas

I’m the first to admit that I’m not very skilled when it comes to crafts, but I seem to have quite a few friends that are! One such friend is an American that I met here in Japan, who started to find unique ways of upcycling kimonos that she would

As you might have seen on past blog posts or instagram photos, I had some opportunities to sew dresses using kimono fabric. I wanted to share a few tips I picked up while sewing modern style clothes using this kind of fabric. (1) Consider the fabric width and choose the pattern accordingly. If you buy a roll of kimono...Read More

Japanese Luxury kimono fabric dress

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a step by step guide on how to make a Kimono using a scarf

Learn how to refashion an old oversized mens shirt into trendy kimono cardigan. Easy step-by-step tutorial for thrift store mens shirt refashion kimono. #refashion #mensshirt #kimono

What started as a simple diy kaftan top project became a Scarf Top with Kimono Sleeves. Really love the print in this H&M scarf and the final result!

This stunningly gorgeous skirt is crafted from a vintage Japanese **Tsukesage kimono. Motifs of Japanese royal wheels and flowers are neatly drawn with gilding and gold yuzen technique. Fabric has a beautiful gradation in the front side of the skirt.Japanese kimonos are traditionally an assembly of