Comments on: Woodgrain shibori kimono

By: Anna

Anna — Mon, 09 May 2005 07:48:39 +0000

There used to be specifics in the Heian era, you can find references about that in Liza Dalby’s book on kimono.

Nowadays, in general it pretty much follows what we as Westerners see as “seasonal”. Pastels in spring, oranges, greens and yellows in autumn, almost any color in winter. Summer seems to be just about any color as well, although blue is often favored since it’s cool-looking. This is all from what I’ve observed, by the way, I haven’t really found anything in books.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sun, 08 May 2005 01:43:42 +0000

so pretty!!
i was wondering, what are some specific colors of kimono that you are supposed to wear, according to the seasons? i saw the link to what kind of lining, but i’m wondering if colors matter…if it’s just meisen, does it matter then?????

By: Neeta

Neeta — Sat, 28 Feb 2004 14:34:28 +0000

It’s really a nice kimono, that woodgrain shibori is surely a great find. I love the colours too.. lucky girl ;)

By: fraise

fraise — Wed, 25 Feb 2004 12:45:12 +0000

Technically, since mine is hitoe, you’re supposed to wear a hitoe obi with it as well, but I only have one :] It’s a kobukuro obi, green hakata weave. So it would go nicely with it! If it were a lined kimono, I would probably wear a blue obi, since it would pick up on the little bit of blue in the kimono and go well with the red. Or maybe a cream obi with an understated design? Hmmm, come to think of it, I bet I could wear the navy blue fukuro Nagoya obi I have, since it’s unlined…

By: Mallory

Mallory — Tue, 24 Feb 2004 16:05:48 +0000

That is really pretty! The star-shaped flowers are really unique.
I have a kimono in similar colors. What color(s) obi and obi jime do you plan on wearing with it? =D

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 21 Feb 2004 00:51:44 +0000

Wow, that is really beautiful. Congrats!