wafuku – noun: traditional Japanese clothing
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I received an email the other day from a customer, with a wonderful photograph attached. The customer, Deborah, had very recently got married and had worn a kimono and obi, bought from my site, as her wedding dress. Deborah looked absolutely beautiful; graceful, elegant, ceremonial, striking and so very happy. Below you can see the photo from their wedding.
The groom’s red tie was well chosen to link with with the red in Deborah’s ensemble. I am most grateful to her for sending me the photo and for them allowing me to show it here.
In her email, Deborah said, ‘I thought I had set myself quite a challenge when I wanted to get married in a kimono and we were planning the wedding within 2 months. Without your website it definitely would not have been possible. You had such a lovely selection of authentic kimonos it was difficult to choose… My husband was really impressed. He loved the kimono instead of the traditional bridal gown, it really added the joyous atmosphere to the day and a great talking point. I’m sure I will be buying more from you in the future, happily browsing until then.’
Below you can see some close-up detail of that kimono, with its fabulous, vibrant flower design
The next photo shows you the backround design on the kimono’s silk; Japanese gardens.
The following photo shows you the colourful design on the front shoulder.
I was so very pleased to have been sent the photo and to know that one of my kimonos had been put to such fabulous use, as wedding attire. I am rather sentimental about each of my kimonos. I love to get photos of people wearing them, whether the traditional Japanese way or simply as robes. I have a few photos of people, both male and female, wearing haoris they bought from me but what could be better than to see a kimono worn by a bride?
To see a vast selection of vintage and antique Japanese kimonos, visit wafuku.co.uk Based in Scotland and selling worldwide. Whether you want to own and wear a real kimono, a beautiful piece of wearable Japanese textile art, or hang one for display or even just have a look at stunningly beautiful kimonos, you may enjoy browsing through the selection on my site. I have high quality, vintage kimonos, obis and accessories (and much more) for men, women and children. Pop over to wafuku.co.uk and have a look.
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