Monday, December 18, 2006

Japan: Filling the God Vacuum

Japan: Filling the God Vacuum: "the Japanese love affair with all things Western means a growing number of them are trading in the traditional kimono for the big white dress and tux."

selected Resources about Kimono

Resources about Kimono
Kimono:history and practice very informative site with topics included:Kimono,Kimono History, Japanese Clothing,Kimono Fabric, Kimono Pattern & How to Make a Kimono, Kimono Patterns & Kimono Styles, How to Wear a Kimono, Japanese Obi & How to Tie an Obi Sash, Japanese Yukata - The Summer Kimono,Kimono Robe & Japanese Robes, How to wear a Kimono Robe and Japanese Robes, Men's Kimono, Hakama Pants, Japanese Shoes & Japanese Sandal Types, Geta Sandals, Zori Sandals & Tatami Sandals, Tabi Socks, Children's Kimono, Wedding Kimono, Happi Coats & Japanese Festival Clothing Kimono site Traditional dress of China, Japan and Korea
KATEIGAHO japan arts and culture magazine, international edition
Japanese Family Crest site
Kimono for kids:Encyclopedia
Kimono Encyclopedia

Thursday, December 14, 2006

one more digital kimono by Irina V. Ivanova

One more digital kimono by Irina V. Ivanova
ink on paper drawing with fully computerized rendering



Friday, December 01, 2006

More on watercolor as a medium for art of kimono.

More on watercolor as a medium for art of kimono. I want to post one more watercolor from the set of illustrations that I posted some time ago