I fell in love with vintage Japanese kimonos
Pretty sure it was love at first sight when I chanced upon this 1950s vintage Japanese kimono while thrift shopping on a random Saturday afternoon in November 2019 at a secondhand market. I must admit, even as a lifelong secondhand clothing shopper with an extensive and eclectic wardrobe, I was entranced when I first saw this beautiful piece of wearable art. It nearly had me feeling somewhat unworthy.
I was also blown away by what I was learning about traditional Japanese kimono history and culture from Shona as she taught me how to wear it before selling it to me. My love for kimonos has grown stronger ever since!
This is a wedding kimono, called a kakeshita. Based on the embroidery style, it's likely from the 1950s and it's 100% silk. So rare, if not impossible to find 2 identical kimonos of this type.
I belted the kimono with a vintage, silk, gold sash I found in the bargain bin at a thrift store.
