Modern Kimono

I like to read Japanesse manga, I like J-drama, I like everything about Japan. I would like to visit Japan one day. I hope it won't be just a wishful thinking ^.^

oh, I forgot to say I also like kimono. Modern kimono because the real kimono it's seems hard to put on while I like something practical.

I made this modern kimono the other day after I saw Barbie doll with short-modern-geisha style-kimono on shop etalase. Caught my attention, caught my heart aswell ;)

I went home and started to browse around on the net, look for the instructions on how to make simple kimono, even learn on how to wear the real kimono, that's why I came to the conclusion on how ...err..hard to put it on is the real kimono?!

The pattern I drafted myself so considering this still a prototype modern kimono, a few faults here and there but I will come to perfection anway.

I have two points why I chose camouflage fabric. first bcoz that is the only sufficient fabric I have.

Second is bcoz camouflage is hit the high street fashion again here in Bologna. I don't know other places.

To make one kimono, I use something like 3 meters of fabric. Many long pieces left over so I use it to make straps for the belt.

I really mean it by making the belt, I made modern obi belt to go with the kimono. The belt part I use military green cotton, and the straps come from the camouflage fabric left over.

I wore the kimono for the party the other day and I received many compliments and comments from the ladies.. the gentlemen and also from KIDS!!

One of my friend said... "oh.. I didnt know you r coming... I couldnt see you"

I said : "how come?!"

she said : "well.. it's bcoz you wear CAMOUFLAGE!!!"

hahahahah it was joke of the day.