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Tsumori Chisato cute yet chic rabbit yukata, seen on

From my collection of brooch-obidome ♡ (Ai no Kimono)

My latest meisen lovely~^^ I’m particularly excited about this one because it is a rather well-documented pattern from Isesaki, one of the major meisen-producing cities. It is featured on the cover of 「伊勢崎VS足利　もうひとつの銘仙戦争」 Isesaki VS Ashikaga: Another Meisen Battle and on the 1954 (昭和29年) Isesaki meisen poster. It is rare that one can pinpoint a kimono to the exact year it was produced, so this is a pretty (literally) cool find. (Isesaki meisen silk kimono, 1954 (Showa 29). From the personal collection of Ai no Kimono)

New haneri added to the webshop! Handmade by Ai no Kimono, from 100% cotton in cool, cute and whimsical patterns. Check out all the designs and choose your favorite(s)! https://ainokimono.com/collections/shoes-accessories

Decided on my yukata outfit for 2015! Elegant and modern in black, blue and white :D Yukata with mums, striped hanhaba obi and haneri, and cool geta all from Kimono Sendaiya @ Rakuten. Kitty-chan and Totoro obidome by me! (From the personal collection of Ai no Kimono)

Crinkly silk 1-mon hitoe houmongi for summer, with yuzen-dyed waves, yanagi (willow) and momiji (maple leaves). The silk also has a beautiful pattern woven into it. (Taisho period, from the personal collection of Ai no Kimono)