#ainokimono

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Tsumori Chisato cute yet chic rabbit yukata, seen on

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From my collection of brooch-obidome ♡ (Ai no Kimono)

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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)

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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

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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)

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Crinkly silk 1-mon hitoe houmongi for summer, with yuzen-dyed waves, yanagi (willow) and momiji (maple leaves). The silk also has a beautiful pattern woven into it. (Taisho period, from the personal collection of Ai no Kimono)