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Well, after having just gotten over being beside myself at finding this meisen pattern in a kimono, I seem to have stumbled upon (and snatched from the clutches of another bidder - sorrynotsorry) a haori version!! I’ve done this before with my meisen sattelite set, so either I’m really lucky or I have a highly specialized skill-set LOL Woo-hoo! (Isesaki meisen silk haori, 1954/Showa29. From the personal collection of 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

The perfect souvenir from Kyoto - a lovely rose and checks meisen komon! I’m all about bargains, but when this beauty presented itself, there was no way it was going to become ‘one that got away.’ Definitely worth every yen! (Early Showa silk komon, from the collection of Ai no Kimono)

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)

The very latest addition to my collection: a super-kawaii pink meisen komon with flowery shikishi (paper cards) and flowing water - perfect for spring! (From the collection of Ai no Kimono)

So many meisen kimono falling into my lap this year! The striped and color-blocked pattern in ‘pop’ colors on this komon is super-retro - I’m guessing late-40′s/early 50′s. Such a happy kimono! (From the personal collection of Ai no Kimono)

Yet another addition to my meisen collection: Late Taisho komon with mountain temple and bridge scenery. The threads are dyed before they are woven together, and yet the details are so crisp! Amazing! (From the personal collection of Ai no Kimono)