#haorihimo

This week we’re featuring three dozen haori himo. Some are beaded - which is somewhat rare - but there are also many artistic weaves and braids.  Check out the selection - discounted until next Friday -  at www.kyotokimono.com.

We pre-tie these himo pairs in decorative square knots and add contemporary clasps to make it easier to attach to your haori.  These lovely decorative ties can be found on many vintage women's haori jackets. They are created on a special loom with a macrame or braiding technique, see video below. Typically six to seven inches long. They might be flat or rounded, soft or stiff, and often have a tasseled end -- but sometimes something uniquely different. Modern uses include bookmarks, zipper pulls, key chains, and more! 

They're the traditional "finishing touch" for your vintage haori jacket but they also make lovely book marks, zipper pulls, key chains... Some folks use the cording in craft projects, quilting, pieced pouches.... Two dozen new additions to the collection add this week.  $10-$18 See them all at www.kyotokimono.com

We’ve got vintage haori himo on sale this week.  Here’s a short video we did many years ago that highlights the variety of haori himo we’ve come across. See the current selection at www.kyotokimono.com