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I was careful though, I had a list. That didn't prevent my from buying a couple of items that were not on my list, but at least I did not buy any kimono!
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A vintage yukata I almost succumbed to |
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Furisode hanging up |
Shinyodo had some gorgeous furisode and the nice woman at the store was trying to convince me I needed one despite the fact I'm too old to wear one! But she gladly obliged me by holding up a couple of the furisode to I could get some images of the beautiful yuzen work and embroidery.
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Selection of obiage & obijime |
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Sakura petals! |
The fabulous yellow furisode had gold and silver foil on it. It was very gently used and had a modern design but it was high-quality silk rather than polyester.
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The detail of yuzen work on this deep reddish-orange furisode was just breathtaking! I didn't even want to ask the price. I was just there to appreciate the gorgeous designs.
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And buy a few items of course. I finally found a versatile pair of zori that should go with almost everything I have, in a larger size. In excellent condition and under $100. I've been looking for a few years for a pair like these.
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Purple on the back! |
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Hanhaba obi detail |
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the sweetest kinchaku bag with a basket on the bottom for summer. I love the blue and black color combination and the stripes- very elegant for a casual handbag.
Matsuri is this weekend in Phoenix, so I will have to decide what I should wear. Maybe one of these new accessories?
Stay tuned!
I'm glad you had better luck at this place than I did. The one time I tried to look at kimono there, she only wanted to sell me tourist kimono or furisode. She assured me I wouldn't need any of the ones on the wall :\ I haven't been back since. They do have some beautiful pieces, though!
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