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in the future - u will be able to do some more stuff here,,,!! like pat catgirl- i mean um yeah... for now u can only see others's posts :c
already episode 14 of Craft Chronicles and we are so so close to 1,000 of you all🫶
I’m Hana, the narrator (?) and founder at OTO, and I’m so so happy to have people from all around the world to tune into our episodes 1 at a time to share our love for the beautiful traditional crafts here in Japan where we are based.
I will be using the community posts to share more about the behind the scenes of our work at OTO and our life here in Japan :)
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Monday's 「CRAFT CHRONICLES」is about a... __________ that ended a war.
What do you think it is?
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\「CRAFT CHRONICLES ep.03」posted/
This week a craft hailing from Iwate Prefecture!
Tbh I forgot about this community page... but will give you a little sneak peak of what's coming on Monday tomorrow 👀
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Original stencil print → final product
Tomita original prints are hand carved stencils called [Katagami], used to print directly onto kimono fabrics.
The over-a-century old stencils and designs are preserved – and now hand-printed as tiles to fit your homes.
Made in Tokyo.
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Established in 1882, Tomita Senkougei started creating kimonos for the people of Edo in the middle of Tokyo. Releasing new hand carved prints, patterns, and designs that stole the hearts of fashionable Edo citizens, being the [tastemakers] for kimono fashion.
Fast forward 140 years, Tomita Senkougei now, has thousands of original kimono prints that accumulated throughout history.
Head to our website to read about the story and inspiration behind each print.
Made in Tokyo.
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#kimono #japanesestyle #japandi #japaneseinterior
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A little kimono for your little heels.
[OBI DE BOOTS IKI]
Last day of little kimonos 👘
On this last day we have ...
流れ [nagare] : directly translated into ""flow,"" this print is inspired the Kamogawa river water flowing through the cities of Kyoto.
藤蔓 [fujikazura]:a fun take on the Japanese classic print of the blooming wisteria flower on the bamboo.
金鱗 [kinrin] :Inspired by the Gustav Klimt’s art, this limited edition design brings sophistication and tradition.
Made in Kyoto. From a century old kimono company.
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Available now on @otofromtky
#kimono #Japanesestyle #japaneseculture
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A little kimono for your little heels.
[OBI DE BOOTS IKI]
day 3 👘
Today we have...
百花 [hyakka] : directly translated into "hundred flowers," the classic Japanese flower design is spiced up with red and gold.
春宵 [haruyoi] : Inspired by the warm breeze during spring nights.
Made in Kyoto. From a century old kimono company.
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Available now on @otofromtky
#otofromtky #oto #japanesecraftsmanship #craftsmanship #japanesedesign #madeinjapan #madeinkyoto #wabisabi #handmade #artisanmade #sustainableliving #tokyo
#kimono #kimonostyle #japanesestyle
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A little kimono for your little heels.
[OBI DE BOOTS IKI]
day 2 👘
This is...
花雅 [hanamiyabi] : inspired by the Japanese traditional cards called “Hanafuda.”
折鶴 [orizuru] : directly translated into "Paper Crane," it inspired by the classic Obi that was trending 70 years ago.
Made in Kyoto. From a century old kimono company.
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Available now on @otofromtky
#otofromtky #oto #japanesecraftsmanship #craftsmanship #japanesedesign #madeinjapan #madeinkyoto #wabisabi #handmade #artisanmade #sustainableliving #tokyo
#kimono #kimonostyle #japanesestyle
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A little kimono for your little heels by [OBI DE BOOTS IKI]
4 days of little kimonos coming 👘
On today's line up...
陽炎 [kagerou] : inspired by the heat haze in a hot summer day
恋慕 [renbo] : look at the cute swans, enjoying a “romantic date” on the river
Made in Kyoto. From a century old kimono company.
Free Shipping Worldwide.
Available now on @otofromtky
#otofromtky #oto #japanesecraftsmanship #craftsmanship #japanesedesign #madeinjapan #madeinkyoto #wabisabi #handmade #artisanmade #sustainableliving #tokyo
#kimono #kimonostyle #japanesestyle
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a one-stop shop for global businesses looking for Japanese artisanal suppliers :)
& helping you learn all the 1,456 traditional crafts in Japan!
(we found more...👀)
🗼based in Tokyo, Japan