875 This grandmother’s kimono is exquisite. Please ignore the orange wrap as much as you can. It’s an accessory tied around the kimono to protect the baby she’s holding from the sun and cool air. The girl to her right in the leather coat is the mother. You can see that the back of the Obi is the highlight of the outfit.
884 These parents are bringing their 3-year-old daughter to the shrine to celebrate her birthday. The bottom of the ladies kimono is a gorgeous blend of about 7 colors.
886 Same outfits from the back. The child’s kimono does not have an obi, a jacket holds it in place. The obi is a very constricting sash and children don’t tolerate it well. Once again the back of the obi is the highlight of the outfit.
916 The bride and groom. Notice her large white horns of jealousy hiding hat. The picture does not do the embroidery on the kimono justice at all. It was outstanding.
922 The bride minus the hat. Notice the wishbone like apparatus attached to the combs at the back of her hair. Holds the hat off the hairdo. You can see the embroidery a little better here.
925 This little girl is awash in the glow of a pink, orange, pale blue, yellow, red, green and cornflower blue kimono. This color scheme would not work on any other type and design of garment. On her, beautiful.
Here’s a few pictures that may let you in on why I am so taken with Japanese kimonos. Often the Obi (the sash that holds the kimono together) is the prettiest part of the outfit and it is better seen from behind.
I wish I could send larger pictures. These small versions don’t really represent the kimonos very well.
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