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Monday, 22 September 2008

Something to wear



These vintage kimono, (ki - wearing, mono - something), were recently sold at auction. Apart from their obvious use, they do also make interesting decorative objects, which can be enhanced if they are framed in perspex.

As the national costume of Japan they are still worn on special occasions, such as weddings, but by traditionalists, (both men and women) on a daily basis.

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