The fifth outfit of "Death Defying Feats" (Season 3, Episode 1) is a fetching blue embroidered kimono, paired with a gold lamé headwrap with a jeweled green bow.
A staple in Phryne's considerable wardrobe, she appears backstage in yet another gorgeous kimono dressing gown. Crafted from an imperial blue silk, it is embroidered on each side with leaves and a section of yellow and red roses before trailing down into a bunch of green grapes. This authentic 1920's fabric is not only embroidered, but also embossed with leaf-like patterns throughout. As tradition in a genuine kimono, the swinging sleeve is attached only at the top of the shoulder, with the bottom left open to allow the under-kimono to show through.
The lining is a lovely bright green silk in order to pick up on the colors of the floral embroidery. She finishes her look with a gold lamé turban as part of the mermaid costume underneath, complete with strings of green beads and jewels to create a bow. Her gold head wrap can be seen in a different configuration at the end of "The Green Mill Murder" (1x03).
Season 3, Episode 1 - "Death Defying Feats"
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Now on exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC is a show that explores the relationship between this traditional Japanese robe and western culture. I have been surprised how often the word kimono shows up in early 20th century American novels. It is always a woman’s dressing gown in these books although the garment so called was probably not an actual kimono so far as the entire cut of the design. So, I am intrigued to see what exactly was being worn at that time under the name.
This show has not only an exhibition catalog for sale, but a whole gallery of the objects on display which include paintings and prints as well as garment and accessories. Thanks to the curators for sharing online what not all of us can go see.
For more information and the gallery, go here: https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/listings/2022/kimono-style
This one was part of my personal collection, only personally worn once or twice, but spent the rest of the time in safe storage. I've been paring down my kimono collection to clear up space in my home, keeping only a select few pieces that are more "practical" to wear (as far as kitsuke goes!).
I swooned over these Vintage Silk Shibori Kimo Jackets from Japan ever since Brian unpacked them onto the top of case, and was thrilled when I was handed over the bag to look at them up close…. And so, of *course* I had to try them on to show them off for you. Let’s dig through the bag together! They’ll soon be coming to the online store (but must be photographed and such first), but if you just have one of them now, or are local and want to try them on, just email, call, or come on by!
Hey everyone! I need to raise ~$2300 by WEDNESDAY 9/12 to pay for a major car repair. I already paid hundreds last Thursday for a different repair (that we didn’t even know was broken) but THAT one was covered by warranty. This one isn’t. fffff----. No car, no job for DH. The only person who makes money here.
I can put it on credit in a pinch, but that’s like, 25-26% interest. I’d rather not if I can just sell some of my stuff instead, and make things to sell.
I get 100% of my proceeds after Etsy fees, so even though I share this shop, I make the money from my items. No consignment fee! If you can, please reblog + share on other platforms.
This sale normally last 2 weeks but it’s extended this year, 9/11 - 9/30. Shabby2Beautiful.etsy.com
Japanese actress Ai Aizawa on Cat Street in Harajuku wearing a vintage kimono from her grandmother's closet decorated with a vintage scarf, a Kitamura bag, and Zara booties. Ai's Instagram
Hannya is a type of female Japanese demon. They were once human women who, after a betrayal, were consumed by anger and jealousy and transformed into Oni.
This noh theatre mask represents female rage and pain, and it is used when a particular character needs to be invoked. These two emotions are difficult to capture at the same time. The expression of the Hannya mask is at all moments demonic, angry, frightening, dangerous and tormented, sad, heartbreaking, melancholic and sorrowful.
It has been designed so that when the mask is held straight ahead, it looks angry. When the mask is tilted down it looks sad. Capturing the two key aspects of the Hannya’s torment.