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Japanese Kimono Styles

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Question: What would you want to see on a Japanese online store?

I own a online store that sells clothes and fashion goods from Japan. It is doing pretty good, but I was thinking that maybe we need to look at another products in order to sell "BIG". We basically sell girly cute style clothes (like with lots of ribbons, laces, and ruffles).
Could you give opinions on what kind of products would you like to see on a Japanese online store? Fashion related items (i.e. kimono, costumes) would be great but any other products like stationary is also fine.

Thank you so much in advance for your help!
Here is my online store:

http://jpremiumshop.com

Answer: things for hair shoes make up !!! btw whats your online store called?

和 リナシメンターレ THE KIMONO STYLE SHOW


Heian

The Heian Period

The Heian period began in 794 A.D. At the time of the Heian period, Kyoto become Japan's new capital. The Heian court assumed importance as the seat of cultural life. Japanese kimonos especially colorful kimono were popular with Japanese women.

In 794 the Japanese imperial court moved north of Nara to Heian - kyo. Heian means the capital of peace and tranquility. Heian was later renamed to the city of Kyoto 11 centuries later.

During the early Heian era, Japan maintained the relationship with T'ang China (Tang under the emperors Kammu (781-806) and Saga (809-23). Then, as the power of the emperors began to wane, one family of courtiers, the Fujiwara, came to dominate the affairs of state. After 894, communication with China was suspended, and the period from 897 to 1185 is referred to as the late Heian, or Fujiwara, period. Japan then sought to develop her own artistic spirit and the evolution of textile designs and styles of kimono began.

Life at the Heian court was without doubt one of the most refined and sophisticated in the world at that time. In this luxurious setting the Heian court nobles wore long trailing robes called sokutai.


Sokutai Kimono

Heian Period Kimono