Japanese Kimono

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Question: Where can I buy a real authentic Japanese Kimono?

I would like a Japanese Kimono.The price doesn't matter or the color or design.If you could give me websites and links,it would be greatly appreciated.Thanks
~Caiza

Answer: The kimono at www.japanesegifts.com are all fake - made for tourist to take home a cheap gift. If you want authentic kimono here are some of my favorite places to shop:

http://www.ichiroya.com/ - These people are wonderful and will work with you to get what ever you want/need, and the prices are wonderful. Check out their ebay shop to find most gorgeous formal and wedding kimono for average price of $98.

http://www.yamatoku.jp/classic/ - sometimes I can find better deals here, they don't have as big of a selection as Ichiroya though.

locale antique stores and thrift shops can have treasure finds on a rare occasion, but be careful of price and quality. I find most of my informal cotton kimono at thrift stores in the bath robe sections. I hope that helps.

(Real) Japanese eye makeup tutorial-NOT Geisha,Kimono anime style-[BAD QUALITY]

Below is a picture of a Japanese anime girl making tea coloring page. The young Japanese girl is wearing the traditional Japanese Kimono and making Japanese tea the traditional way. Japanese tea making is a big deal in Japan's tradition. Japanese tea is made elegantly and to perfection. Making Japanese tea is a long and involved process and most young Japanese girls nowadays would prefer to be outside playing instead of being cooped up making Japanese tea.