Purple Kimono At Kitazawa Hachiman Shrine
This year, cherry blossoms had been full bloom for about a week although cherry blossoms usually fall down sooner by rain. I had a photoshoot twice, and you can see another post here. I've never seen such gorgeous and massive cherry blossoms since I was a kid. The branch looked like a fishing rod when a fisherman catches a big fish!
今年の桜はいつもよりも長く咲いていたので2回も撮影ができました。 最初は洋服でしたので(こちらです)今回は着物を着てお花見をしました。 こんなにゴージャスな桜を見るのはは子供の時以来。たっぷりの桜で枝が大きな魚を釣った時の釣竿のようにしなっていました。
I went to Kitazawa Hachiman Shrine near my house. The picture of a horse for the shrine is my painting. I write my wish. After it comes true, I will write my thanks. When it is great weather, we can see Mt. Fuji at the shrine! Unfortunately, I haven't seen it... If I can see it, I'll post it on my Instagram. This reversible obi (kimono belt) is made from two cloths, Nordic and African. This time, I showed the Nordic side. You can see the African side here. These elegant and cute purse and card case are a gift from my son's mother‐in‐law. These textile is called "Hakata-ori", which is so traditional in Japan. I think it is similar to some of Gucci's items, or Gucci's items are similar to "Hakata-ori". Anyway, I painted three fashion illustrations of mixing and matching of this kimono on "Akiko's kimonoism 10" which is my new website, and I translated only one article into English.
近所の北澤八幡さまには、私の水墨画の絵馬があります。絵馬にはお願い事だけでなく、願いが叶ったときにも感謝の気持ちを書いてお参りします。北澤八幡さまから富士山が拝められられるそうですが、残念ながらいつもタイミングが悪く、まだ一度も見れたことがありません。もし見れたらインスタにアップしますね。この日の帯は、リバーシブルの半幅帯。北欧とアフリカの柄です。紫の着物に黄色を合わせたくて北欧の柄の方を見せました。アフリカの柄はこちらでご覧いただけます。お財布とカードケースは九州のお土産でいただいた博多織なんですよ。上品なGucciみたいでお気に入りです。 それから、この紫の着物の着回しイラストをお洒落着物イズム10にアップしましたので、そちらも一緒にお楽しみくださいませ。
What a great collection of pictures!
ReplyDeleteSpectacular photos my dear! You look wonderful in this styling, I love your bag :-)
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat outfit too!
Kisses, Paola.
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This is such a beautiful purple kimono. I really like the obi you paired it with. Your bag is wonderful too. The location is simply perfect. The cherry blossoms are so amazing. They make for a perfect background. This shrine is enchanting, such a peaceful and wonderful place!
ReplyDeleteI really like the horse you painted for the shrine. Your new website about kimonos is lovely. I like your fashion illustrations with different bags.
ReplyDeleteHi, beautiful photos. New follower ♥
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Hey dear Akiko, as I told you on Instagram your kimonos are pure art and pieces that could be shown in exhibitions, and the way you put them with all the other accessories is just marvelous, and worn it in the right occasion and photographed in the perfect spot, definitely pure art.
ReplyDeleteI just checked your new Tumblr site for kimonos, it is so lovely mixed with the illustrations.... Will you still posting here or in both sites?
BEST!
Pablo
www.heyfungi.com
Great post dear, so nice and interesting, love it!
ReplyDeleteYou look amazing! as always ))
I can't explain how I feel looking at your gorgeous photos. Everything look so in place. The cherry blossoms, your kimono, your purse - ah! You are a timeless Japanese beauty Akiko-san. The photos are so beautiful. I am checking out your new website now :D
ReplyDeleteP.S I super love the metaphor of the cherry blossoms being a fisherman catching a big fish. I see that image in mind.
love lots,
Tin
mypoeticisolation.blogspot.com
Are those cherry blossoms? very beautiful photo,
ReplyDeleteI like the color selection