I was invite to view Meriel's collection of over 300 kimono. They range from early 19th century to the 1950s. What a privalege and she was such a lovely generous woman so knowledgable.
There is so much language in the dressing of Kimono. Lengths of sleeves, colours worn, decoration ect all tell the onlooker how old, if your married, single, what statous you are what time of year it is the list goes on.
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The inside of a man's kimono at a time when decoration was frowned upon so they decorated the the insides. This was hand painted.
Geisha Wig this was my favourite fantastic
This is a false obi for theatre
Family crests from a bridal kimono
below bridal kimono's
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