Archive for December, 2003

Lesson 8: How to put on a kimono

Wednesday, December 17th, 2003

Photographed instructions that I hope can act as a complement to others online: o How to wear a kimono There are three pages of instructions in all, not counting the collar preparation that I posted earlier. Please note that I’ve done my best to make clear instructions that are as thorough as possible, but by […]

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Lesson 7: More juban basics; preparing a kimono collar

Wednesday, December 17th, 2003

I’ve updated the instructions I had for how to put on a juban, added how to tie a datejime, and have started on instructions for wearing a kimono. As with previous instructions, all are interlinked. o Putting on a juban (with a chikara nuno) o Putting on a datejime o Preparing the kimono collar (first […]

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Tsumugi and meisen newcomers

Monday, December 1st, 2003

Joy, joy joy – three meisen and tsumugi kimono in my size (and in great condition) will soon arrive by post to be added to my collection. I had to go to three different post offices in Nice just to find an IPMO form today, to send the seller. Would you believe there was only […]

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