Kimonos in Japan
- Jan 27, 2020
- 1 min read
When Sherry contacted me over Etsy about creating a custom designed piece based on my bestselling Kite Earrings, she included a few photos as well as describing what she was looking for. Her photos were so pretty, her in a traditional Japanese kimono, hair in a styled bun and shoulder length earrings in kite shapes. After zooming in her few photos, I was able to catch the design of what she wanted.
I'm proud of the pieces I've created and the design was spot on to what she requested. Here is a link on Instagram to the finished creation.
Here's her story behind the earrings.
My friend let me borrow them during my trip to Japan and I had the best time ever and felt so beautiful when wearing them. I wanted to have ones like them so I could relive my happiness from my amazing adventures in Japan!”
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I read the article about kimonos in Japan and how they show up in culture not just as beautiful clothes but as part of festivals, ceremonies, and tradition that connect people to history and art. Kimonos are long robes with wide sleeves and wrap around the body, often worn with special belts and sandals on special days. It took me back to a semester when I was juggling too many deadlines and even had to use Cheap last minute assignment help UK when I felt really stuck trying to organise my study time and finish tasks. Thinking about how rich and meaningful kimono culture is made me see how small traditions and stories can really make a place feel alive an…