Today’s Insanity:
- Antique Haori–Sweet Fern Green
Soft Blooming Peonies And Chrysanthemums On Fern Green Silk. It is spring here in greater Chicagoland, and that means that it was 90 goddamn degrees Freedom Eagle Units Fahrenheit (32C) all of three days ago, and now it’s actually a bit chilly. Welcome to the US Midwest, where the weather doesn’t matter because the seasons … Continue reading Antique Haori–Sweet Fern Green - Yet Another Update: “Great Big White Birds”
I wonder if to some it seems like this piece is taking a long time. To me, it feels like I’m clearing tasks pretty quickly. But I do take large breaks between the bits because my wrist occasionally threatens to leave. And since I don’t need my own body parts sending me any ransom notes, … Continue reading Yet Another Update: “Great Big White Birds” - Antique Uchikake–A Whole Flock Of Tsuru
A Flock Of Cranes In Flight Over Full Pine Trees And Wild Waves On Smooth Black Silk. Oh look. I have another one of these all of a sudden. You’re shocked. I’m shocked. We’re all just really fucking shocked about this, aren’t we? I don’t have a problem. It’s not like I’m over here snorting … Continue reading Antique Uchikake–A Whole Flock Of Tsuru - Antique Haori–Spring Sunset
Fluffy Violet Peonies In Full Bloom Over Layers Of Foliage On Deep Yellow Silk. It’s the end of March now, and the US Midwest has been drinking again what with the weather alternating between definitely still winter, mud season, and actually kind of hot. Go home, Chicagoland, you’re drunk. But since it’s been a minute … Continue reading Antique Haori–Spring Sunset - Abused Antique Tansu Round Two: Electric Boogaloo
So. We left off last time with a delightful trip into respiratory distress lacquer thinner hell blue-grey shabby chic fuckery removing the shell from the upper portion of the tansu. For a quick recap, here: Cleared off the shit paint without managing to damage my teeth from all of the fucking clenching, restored the locks, … Continue reading Abused Antique Tansu Round Two: Electric Boogaloo - Restoration Ongoing: Antique Abused Tansu
Some time ago, I was hanging around on my usual haunts and then I came across this absolute fucking insanity: Yeah. You see that? Some basic bitch out there decided to sHaBbY cHiC oMg UpCyClE with shitty blue-grey craft paint a legit antique Japanese Tansu. And Jesus Christ did they do a terrible job. They … Continue reading Restoration Ongoing: Antique Abused Tansu - Restoration: Antique Hikifurisode
I want you to know, as I started writing this, that I have the pictures of the damage in a folder literally called “MessyAssHikiWhatever.” And when I made the decision to buy this, I actually knew I was in for some of this mess. But this particular seller posts a set number of pictures with … Continue reading Restoration: Antique Hikifurisode - Meiji Era Uchikake–Fujiyama Ukiyo-e Style
Majestic Mt. Fuji Overlooking A Misty And Watery Pine Grove On Smooth Black Silk. I definitely needed another one of these, right? Even if it didn’t need anything in terms of restoration or repair, really? It’s not that I collect things like furisode and uchikake (in short loose terms, wedding kimono) exclusively. It’s that I … Continue reading Meiji Era Uchikake–Fujiyama Ukiyo-e Style - Meiji Takarabune Uchikake–Restoration Complete
Decadently Woven Black Silk Adorned With Gilded Cranes In Flight Over Treasure Ships. In three days, I will have had this kimono for an entire year. And as a delightful songwriter once crooned, when it comes to this piece, the waiting was the hardest part. Nevermind that I had to sit here and scream at … Continue reading Meiji Takarabune Uchikake–Restoration Complete - Antique Kimono–Summer Breeze
Late Summer Flowers In Full Bloom On Deep Plum Silk Gauze. As I type this, it is a balmy 1°F/-17°C here in my neck of the American Midwest, and boy does it make me feel the need to break out my summer attire! Haha! I’m freezing, everything is terrible. Hell is cold feet. I love … Continue reading Antique Kimono–Summer Breeze
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