My chaotic wanderings through creation and restoration.
This is a vintage/antique haori. I am still in the middle of sewing this beast back together. But since I have bothered to take photographs of both the damage and my progress, I thought I would share what's going on in my restoration station. Haha, there is a vein just throb-throb-freaking-throbbing in my forehead as … Continue reading Restoration In Progress–An Adventure In Vintage Roses & Goddamn Sharpie
Black Silk With Sugar Sweet Flowers And Cranes In Flight "How many of these do you have?" I hear them asking me, their faces stricken with nervous half smiles, teetering between delight and concern. Haha! Oh, we haven't even gotten started yet. I am doing these in chunks by date-ish and then type sort of. … Continue reading Taisho Furisode–Sweet Candy Colours
Colourful Phoenix On Soft Black Silk Adorned With Flowers And Fans This kimono almost broke me. When I say that it almost broke me, I mean my spirit/heart/mind/whatever. I don't remember what this was listed as when I bought it because a huge amount of frustration and RAGE has overtaken my memories of acquisition. This … Continue reading Taisho Furisode–A Lesson For Restoration, Or Adventures In Futility
