I collected some pitures from the internet, and I wanted to share with you all, so you will get an idea what they look like. Their kimonos are just gorgeous!!! Love, Yoriko
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145789THANX so much for sharing this information...when my dad was stationed in Japan b-4 I was born he sent home 2 kimonos. My Mom let us wear them to play dress up...AND they were the GREATEST halloween costumes ever!!! I wonder what ever happened to them...I would LOVE to see that fabric again...I remember what wonderful embroidery work was on them!
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14353Thanks for the lovely pictures. Kyoto is a beautiful city. Are you on the shinkansen?
Kimono fabric is very beautiful. Have a safe journey
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by manami
08 Jun 2009
Yes, I will take the shinkansen(bullet train) until Kyoto and then transfer to 'haruka' a special train to Osaka airport. Thank you, Caroline-san! Love, Yoriko
115399wow, they are gorgeous. I don't think it's comfortable to wear these but it looks beautiful.hope you have a safe trip back.hugs gerry
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by manami
08 Jun 2009
Gerry, thank you so much! I wore getas when I was child. The place I lived was in the country side, always so many puddles everywhere :) Love, Yoriko
742408Oh, my, these are glorious!! I'd hate to know how much time a geisha takes to get dressed & put on makeup in the morning, hee hee hee. I was looking at the killer shoes, I'll bet at the time they were designed, they were really practical. If the streets were wet, with puddles, etc., the geisha wouldn't get her feet wet, or the hems of her gown all muddy. Same for snow. She'd stay impeccably dressed. I wonder, though, wouldn't it make her very 'tall', and would the men like that? Eastern & Western tastes in 'beauty' can sometimes be different, most Western men don't like a gal to be taller than they are. So neat to learn all this new stuff from you all!! Hugs, Marji
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by manami
08 Jun 2009
They fascinate me too. You are right, getas(shoes) were designed because of the rain, to dont get the white sock wet. The 'getting dressed and makeup' is like a ceremony, takes ages to finish. The kimonos are heavy too, many layers under that beautiful kimono. There is some info in the link I posted here. Love, Yoriko
by marjialexa
08 Jun 2009
Ok, when the google ads popped up beside this post, I went looking at kimonos. This is a really neat site, with fairly inexpensive cotton kimonos for summer, which are called 'yukata'. Also, just for giggles, the site owner is really really cute, wish I were 30 years younger! http://www.kimono-yukata-market.c...
33451Your photos are great. They are so beautiful they hardly look real. Glad you will be home soon ...everyone has missed you.
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20582Oh My! Thank you so much for finding these Yoriko. The materials are just exquisite, I would love to be able to dress in such beautiful fabrics.
Without the shoes of course!!! LOL!! I do enough damage to myself wearing western shoes. LOL!!!
Hugs n roses, M
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by manami
08 Jun 2009
Thank you, Meg! Have you read the link I posted here? Yes, the material are silk, mostly embroidered by hand. I agree about the shoes :) Love, Yoriko
by meganne
08 Jun 2009
Haven't had a chance to read it yet, must get some sleep as I have chemo at 8 am tomorrow & it's 1 AM now.
I did watch the movie "Confessions of a Geisha" and found the story fascinating. I have read many stories about Geishas & seen many documentaries as I have always been interested in them and Japan. It's a lifetime love affair. I love Japanese artwork, especially the mother of pearl, shell art.
talk again soon. hugs n love, Meg
122864Hi, Yoriko! I'm so happy everything is OK. The colors of the kimonos are so brilliant. But, why they're using white socks with wide sole sandals? Are them confortable?
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by manami
08 Jun 2009
oh, they are traditional and special 'socks' and sandals(geta), to wear with kimonos. Once you get used with them, they are comfortable :)
6193Simply Stunning!! I really love these. Our Walmart is closing their crafts section and all their material is half price. I picked up some oriental silky fabric and plan on making the girls and their momma oriental style pj's to match. Gosh, their so excited. May be a month or so before finished, but will post a pic when finished.
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by manami
08 Jun 2009
Wow, I love oriental pj's. I wore them till my 13 y.o., they are so comfortable! I'll be looking forward to seeing your projects. Love,Yoriko
11500WOW, the kimonos are beautiful! Sure am glad I don't have to walk in those shoes, I can see a sprained ankle, or worse.
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by manami
08 Jun 2009
it takes a while to get used with those getas(shoes) :) The kimonos are breathtaking!!!!
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by cricket17
08 Jun 2009
What a gorgeous geisha and the kimono is lovely is that the Imari pattern... the obi is a stunning combination of green and gold I loved Japan when I was there and hope to return. Thank you for sharing these pictures were they in Kyoto or in Tokyo or in your home?
I look forward to hearing from you.
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by manami
08 Jun 2009
Hi, Angela, these pictures I collected from the internet, as I wont have a chance to stay in Kyoto. Gueishas and Maikos are seeing only there. Love, Yoriko
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