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Styling A Pink Kimono With A Polyvinyl Clutch Bag From Mame Kurogouchi


Hi everyone! I saw beautiful cherry blossoms around my home. Today's kimono is just pink like cherry blossoms, and I chose this chic obi (kimono belt) because this kimono is so lovely for me.
みなさま、こんにちは。東京では桜がとてもきれいです。今日の着物も、桜の色のように薄いピンク色。可愛くなりすぎないように、帯は有栖川文様の帯でシックにまとめました。











I had a photo shoot with my original tea cup, a hanging scroll with my illustration, and my first kimono book that was published 10 years ago. This clutch bag is from Mame which is a brand by Japanese designer. Can you see two crane in this bag? I styled a kimono with this bag in 2016, and you can see it here. This material is polyvinyl, so it is an affordable bag. You can get the same one or in a different color on Mame's official website. I would love a tote bag, too!

今日のブログは、オリジナル湯呑みと掛け軸と、『お洒落きものイズム』と一緒に撮影しました。クラッチバッグはMame。二羽の鶴がいつ見てみてもおめでたいです。2016にも違う着物と合わせたので、こちらでご覧いただけます。素材はポリ塩化ビニルですので、お手頃価格でした。Mameの公式サイトでも同じものや色違いなど販売しています。今度はトートバッグが欲しくなってきました♡
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  1. So AliceMarch 26, 2019 at 11:25 PM

    You have really nice deco in your home my dear! You look stunning in this kimono<3

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  2. Elena MMarch 27, 2019 at 4:58 AM

    Wooow! You look amazing!

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  3. GlamourZONEMarch 27, 2019 at 11:49 AM

    this is so beautiful. I also love your outfit. Kisses!

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  4. Beauty UnearthlyMarch 27, 2019 at 9:39 PM

    Very beautiful.

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  5. Ivana SplitMarch 28, 2019 at 1:31 AM

    You look so beautiful in this kimono. Gorgeous photo-shot, your home is so nice. I love to see cherry blossoms, it always means that the spring has arrived. So great that the cherry blossoms have inspired you to wear this dress. This pink kimono does make me think of cherry blossoms. The belt is wonderful as well. That clutch bag is a work of art, so delicate and lovely. The cranes motive is simply perfect.

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  6. FashionRadi March 28, 2019 at 9:54 AM

    Beautiful! This is the most unique kind of art clutch I have ever seen.

    www.fashionradi.com

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  7. Clipping Path ServiceMarch 31, 2019 at 6:08 PM

    Awesome article! Thank you!!

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  8. ღღČяїstinEεїзApril 1, 2019 at 9:22 PM

    I adore your fabulous home Akiko! It's so stylish and classic like you. I love how you put on a kimono. That pink kimono looks so pretty and that hand bag is so artistic! Glad you mentioned the crane, it looks so beautifully done. Cranes are important in Japanese culture right? I remember someone telling me about cranes in Japan.

    love lots,
    Tin

    mypoeticisolation.blogspot.com

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    1. akiko hiramatsuApril 10, 2019 at 12:33 PM

      Thank you for your lovely comment, Tin!!
      In Japan, cranes are said to live long lives and mate for life, so they are considered symbols of good luck!

      akiko

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  9. Lyosha VarezhkinaApril 5, 2019 at 6:44 PM

    Pink kimono must be ideal for spring! i wonder how it looks next to trees in full bloom

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  10. Pablo Parra (Fungi)April 9, 2019 at 12:06 AM

    Oooh Akiko, I saw some of these pictures on your IG profile but seeing the blog post is even more beautiful! Love the vibes of your house... everything looks so artistic and cozy and is so cool to have a cherry blossom three around your place, I'm dying to see one! In Mexico we have a similar one called Jacaranda that was made from a Japanese seed similar to the cherry blossom :)

    And your kimono is pure art, the photoshoot is so artistic you need to frame it or save it in a special place for visual inspiration!

    Pablo
    www.heyfungi.com

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