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Japanese Kimono To Buy

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Question: Most exquisite kimono store/shop in Tokyo?

I really want to buy a real non-touristic kimono from Tokyo. I m not looking for the mass produced, cheap, non-tasteful stuff, but the real Japanese kimono. It is a form of art.

Answer: One of the most prestigious kimono stores in Tokyo is Kyoto Kimono Yuzen.
These are some of their furisode (maiden) kimonos; price ranges are from 42,000 JPY (450 USD) to 910,000 JPY (9,700 USD).

http://www.kyotokimonoyuzen.co.jp/collection/

If you want "most exquisite" ones, the price would be unlimited, not to mention.

A Kimono can buy a house


Cleaning the Kimono Continued

Cleaning the Kimono (continued)

When walking while wearing a kimono

When walking outside while wearing a kimono, be careful not to soil the hem of the kimono. When it is raining walk carefully and avoid splashing mud on the skirt. Raindrops can leave stains on the kimono that are difficult to remove, so it is best to wear a full-length raincoat that will protect the kimono completely.

Air the kimono before putting it away

Airing the kimono before putting it away is done best with a pole long enough to allow the sleeves of the kimono to be fully extended to the sides. Hanging the kimono in a cool airy place lets the moisture and body heat escape and also smoothes out wrinkles. When brushing dust off the collar, shoulder and skirt, do so in the direction of the weave.

Removing stains from the kimono

In removing stains from the collar, sleeve ends and skirt of a kimono, spread a white towel on your lap and place these parts on it. Lightly tap the soiled area with gauze soaked in Benzene. Benzene, however, tends to leave a stain so it is best to clean the entire area rather than try to remove just the spots.

Cleaning mud off the kimono

If mud gets on the kimono, let it dry thoroughly before brushing it off with a soft brush. Then gently rub the soiled area with a small piece of velvet in the direction of the weave.

Folding the kimono

The kimono is cut in straight lines and can be easily and neatly folded into a square. Folding it properly takes out most of the creases and keeps the kimono looking neat and clean. An improperly folded kimono will show the unnecessary creases. The first rule is to fold the kimono correctly along the seams. Bring the corners together neatly and fold section by section. The secret lies in preserving the long vertical lines and not making needless horizontal creases.