Kimono

[X_black_dove_X]

I want to buy a Kimono.
but i can't find any that i want and i can't find any website on how to put on a kimono.

I want a kimono like in the book Memoirs of a Geisha.
like, 8 yards of fabric.

does anyone know where i can get one?
and also any websites on how to put one on?

[Emoni]

Ahh... so you have thousands of dollars burning a hole in your pocket and you thought dressing up would be a great way to spend it?

[anjusan]

http://www.japanesekimono.com/index.htm

I was daydreaming about this site the other day… I took me a couple of evenings just to look at all the different patterns. Check out all this fabric:

http://www.ichiroya.com/item/list/010/

http://www.ichiroya.com/

http://www.net-shinei.co.jp/antique_ryujapan/index.php

http://www.kimonoplace.com/home.html

[Tokis-Phoenix]

Yeah Ichiroya and RyuJapan's net-shinei kimono stores are very good- don't forget Yamatoku as well;

http://www.yamatoku.jp/classic/


Kimono takes skill to wear and there is much to learn about all the different types of kimono and related garments if you want to wear it properly and look as good as the actresses in Memoirs of a Geisha in their kimono- i recommend that you check out the geisha/kimono forum ImmortalGeisha to learn about how to wear kimono and wear it well :) .