Japanese Kimono

Posts Tagged ‘baby’

Question: Why do people try so hard to impersonate Native Americans, when in fact they just look ridiculous? See pic?

Like this for example ----------> http://www.flickr.com/photos/67601976@N07/6154795406/

They all look full white to me, not one Native. And not only that. I'm Japanese, and last year my neighbor dressed up as an Asian for Halloween, in a Kimono and everything as if it was something out of the ordinary, or funny to do. And last year I also seen a lot of people, and kids going around dressed up as Natives, or "Cherokee Princesses" as they'd say, just like these people.
I don't know, I just find things like this offensive. :-/ Last year some of my friends even went as far as putting tape on their eye lids to make "Asian eyes" to look like me while they just looked silly in Kimono's.
I don't get why people do this. Is it to be funny, or to mock? I personally think it's just rude, and offensive.

Answer: LOL. That picture is too funny.

I think the reason people do it, is a sense of entitlement. Spend a few minutes looking at all the Native American 'inspired' photos on deviantart.........a ridiculous collection of whites and even a couple Asian models, dressed in skanky costumes, covered in war paint. Find a particularly ridiculous picture, then read the comments underneath, telling us we should be honoured, that it is "just art" and that we have no right to be offended. People love to use comparisons like "Asians don't get mad when people dress in kimonos" or "Scots don't get mad when you wear a kilt"........but I am sure none of these people have ever asked either group what they think......because they think they are entitled to appropriate bits and pieces of rich cultures, as they haven't one of their own.

Free Batik Art Lessons for Indonesian Children

Question: Is there a place I can buy plus sized Kimono costumes?

Not red, because I have red hair, so fire-engine red doesn't look good on me. I am anywhere from a 24 to a 28, depending on the quality of the clothes. I am willing to make my own with a pattern... Whether it be a real kimono or just a costume doesn't matter to me, since I'm going to wear it to an anime convention. I am a stocky 5'5", and most costumes I see only go to 22...

Answer: well, why not ask somebody to help you make one that will fits you. you can buy it online. usually i will ask cosplayfu to help me make it. it's of good quality and the price is not high. here is the website:

www.cosplayfu.com

hope that can help you.

Vicki Square Talks with Marilyn Murphy About Knit Kimono Too