'Kimono is Our Language' 
Yuri Minamide decodes some of the symbolism of Japanese Kimono & patterns that can speak eloquently as you begin to understand the meaning of each motif...
Signifier 
https://medium.com/signifier/kimono-is-our-language-5c5a548d4283?sk=7d4b6975868bb140b4fdc947078ac632
Small #bookbinding update! I've been dormant since little one came in October but I'm getting ready to dust my tools off soon.
I recently purchased a new laptop case from a great #Canadian #Etsy shop that specializes in making crafts from old kimonos. The artist offers packs of scrap pieces perfect for A5 journals. Really excited to get started!
If you like them, check it out here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1549940324/8-pieces-bundle-made-in-japan-fabrics
I decided to do some paper crafting. It was janky but at least it looks good in photos! Never again 
#papercraft #paper #paperdoll #doll #japanese ##kimono #origami #origamipaper #recycle #art #artist #craft
On arrival the team will help you choose a kimono, obi (belt) and accessories.
You will then be dressed (be sure to wear comfortable underwear!), and the team will help style your hair.
We will give you a small bag for valuables, but other things can be left at the studio.
How it works...
You can organise kimono when making your booking at Flower Teahouse.
You will be asked how many male & female kimono you would like (we can dress guests up to 200cm/6.5ft tall, and with waists up to 150cm/59 inches).
Kimono can be added to existing bookings any time by email.
We ask that guests return for undressing by 5pm.
(If you have a 5pm tea ceremony then the studio will wait for you to return).
The studio is right next door to Flower Teahouse.
https://tea-kyoto.com/find-us/flower
Rental is for the whole day, so feel free to explore the local area.
Some basic Info...
Rental is 6000 yen per person.
We can dress any age, and have a large selection of kimono to fit all sizes.
Typically we dress guests 1 hour before their tea ceremony, but you can let us know a time that suits you.
The studio is open from 9am every day.
CAMELLIA KIMONO STUDIO
For guests attending our Flower Teahouse we have a dedicated kimono studio with professional dressers.
Recently we've had a lot of questions about renting kimono, so I thought I'd compile a thread of useful information (and also introduce the team).
Hey, design and art folks, as well as people who sew or quilt and love Japan, check out this 5 minutes episode on NHK. The impression that I got was that the material shown, 'Kaiki' can't be made anymore because the knowledge wasn't handed down. When? At the beginning of the last century. If that's true, it's incredibly sad. Wait till you see why. Take five minutes and be astounded.
Tea ceremonies can often seem like sober and sombre affairs, so it was really nice to take these more candid shots of how fun the tea gathering was.
As a team we are rarely together, so events like this are important.
The young members made for fantastic hosts.
