I am a trans-Pacific 'transplant' Japanese American. As such, I depend on eBay as a source of all things Japanese. Last spring, I developed a fondness for authentic Japanese kimono. (No doubt watching 'Last...
Now that you bought your first yukata on eBay (or seriously thinking about buying one), let's figure out how to put it on so you can enjoy it! Yukata is the simplest type of kimono one can wear. Most people...
Kimonos are ancient Japanese robes, but they are still popular in Japan today. Women often wear them during festivals, weddings, and as casual clothing. Many people do not know that men wear kimonos too. There...
You have bought your yukata, learned to put it on and enjoy it. Now you're done with it, ...but wait! Do you know how to fold it? Do you remember how it came folded neatly in the mail? This guide will show you...
This guide will show you many different ways to add contemporary twist to the traditional cho-cho musubi ("butterfly tie" -- for instructions on this method of tying an obi, please refer to my other eBay...
A brief primer on kimono fabrics, uses and care If you are unfamiliar with kimono fabrics in general, first off I'd like to point out that they are an entirely different animal than anything you'd pick up in a...
This short historical narrative primarily focuses on Japanese textiles made from cotton and hemp which date from the mid 1800s to the mid 1900s. Of course, silk played an important historical role in Japanese...
Hello All!My name is Steven Varga, I am the Kanzashi Lover! I have been collecting and studying Kanzashi for many years and have been fortunate enough to aquire many fabulous beauties. because so many of you...
How to wrap FUROSHIKI produced by Mrs.Fujiyama A FUROSHIKI is a square piece of cloth for bundling up various articles that one wishes to carry or store away.Bag Fold in diagonal line and knot left and light...
I have been collecting all things metal for 40 years, I am a purveyor of metal with value, I collect coins, guns, knives and swords. I have several samurai swords brought back from WW2, and a few I picked up...