Our artisans held a market on May 27th,  in tribute to “GOFUKU NO HI”.
It was only one day event on 27th borrowing the bar space, but unfortunately not on the exact date of “GOFUKU NO HI” (5/29) because all of the members have their regular jobs to live on and the weekend was the only chance for them.

Tsuzuku Kimono Market on 5/27

“Tsuzuku Kimono” is the name of the group, which our artisans formed and belong to.
Its nature is something like small, modern “Guild”  for Kimono artisans.

Artisan - Tsuchihashi Rumi

Artisan - Haha-Game

Artisan - Uchiyama Izumi

They plan and create their original products of Japanese-taste such as Kimono, bags, Post cards, stamps, and so on. There are another members in addition to our artisans, including only one male member.

Look at a part of their products sold on the market below. Thy are all made by hand !

Bags remade from Kimono fabric

Pretty stamps made of Plastic Erasers

Post Cards with Stamped Picture

Fans with Stamped Pictures

Coin Purse made from Kimono Fabric

Some of visitors were also wearing pretty Kimono, which contributed to radiate the feel of “Retro Japanese” on the market.
It is always fun to watch original coordination of Kimono and Obi of each person ^^/
Some of them may give you a hint for your new Kimono coordination with Obi.

Visitors in Kimono

They are all  casual Kimono coordination that have different tastes and atmosphere from gorgeous coordination for Furisode or Homongi like linked below.

As this market was held only one day, “Tsuzuku Kimono” is planning to have another markets  as many as possible soon.
Kimokame is cheering them on and supporting their activities !