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Links
Below are some links to some
interesting sites I've taken a liking to, have link swapped with,
or are related to kanzashi and the traditional Japanese lifestyle.
If you wish to
link to Kanzashi Garden, please use the following linking buttons:
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Cool Shops:
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Gaijin Geisha
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http://www.gaijingeisha.com/sakura_cho.htm
An cool site featuring Japanese inspired clothing, jewelry, and
other accessories. Used to make awesome kanzashi, but now makes
other little Japanese accessories |
Online Kimono and Accessories
Stores:
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Ichiroya
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http://www.ichiroya.com/
One of the best places to buy authentic high quality vintage and
contemporary kimonos and accessories, as well as other items. Very nice and
friendly staff too :D ! ... My Favorite :D ! |
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Kimonodonya -
http://kimonodonya.com/english/
Has a small selection of kimonos, but all are newly created. They
offer many types of pretty
Kyoto-made kimonos that are usually
very expensive to find outside of Japan
at wholesale rates. |
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Yamatoku -
http://www.yamatoku.jp/classic/
Sells beautiful individual and full sets of vintage kimonos. While
they don't necessarily have a lot in stock they always have a very nice
selection to choose from as well as some accessories. |
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Waraku-Shachu -
http://www.waraku-shachu.com/shop/index.html
Very chic and cool online contemporary kimono store. Features fun
and pretty patterns on their kimonos and other visual eye candy that is sure to
stir some interest. (in Japanese) |
Interesting Info Sources:
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Immortal Geisha
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http://immortalgeisha.com/
A very good resource for accurate and detailed information on
geisha and their lifestyle.
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Wikipedia ; Kanzashi -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanzashi
Very informational section about Kanzashi. Such as the history,
the many
types, and which seasons certain types of kanzashi are worn under
using the geisha guidelines. |
Kimono Kitsuke:
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kino-wasou.co.jp
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http://www.kino-wasou.co.jp/how_kikata.html
Detailed and helpful images and instructions (in Japanese) on how
to put a kimono on properly, as well as how to tie different obi styles, and
similar information. |
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Somesho -
http://www.somesho.com/kitsuke/0001.html
A site with many photo intensive pictures that show how to put on
and wear a kimono, as well as other section such as how to fold a kimono for
storage, obis tying, etc. (in Japanese) |
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Yukatalism -
http://www.yukatalism.com/
A site dedicated to the informal kimono, the yakata. Contains
sections on how to wear a yakata, tie different obi styles, as well as other
yakata wearing goodies. (in Japanese) |
Other Links:
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Tantaga Designs
- http://www.tantaga.com
My personal digital design site. Contains various graphical
creations of mine ranging from abstract, dark, and even anime wallpapers. Also
contains my design portfolio and many creations.. |
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Onision -
http://www.onision.com
My husbands' personal site with info about himself and contains
his various artworks, writings, music, blog, photography, and all and everything
he has created and wishes to share openly. |
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