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Kyoto Kimono Beauties

Posted in People, Places by tokyobling on December 12, 2012

While in Kyoto a few weeks ago I saw these two wonderfully beautiful young ladies, in the historic Gion district. Proving once again that the kimono is one of the most elegant styles of clothing in the world.

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  1. Emma Reese said, on December 12, 2012 at 5:21 am

    I’ve never seen this way of doing the obi at the front. It’s super chic!

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  2. saturdaychat said, on December 12, 2012 at 11:01 am

    This is absolutely fascinating! And I love the pix, thanks for sharing!

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  3. zoomingjapan said, on December 12, 2012 at 1:53 pm

    Personally I wouldn’t agree that it’s the most elegant one, but they surely are beautiful and I love the colors of the red one! 🙂

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    • tokyobling said, on December 27, 2012 at 10:32 am

      Haha… well you know how much I love Japan! But I also love the Vietnamese Ao dai… (^-^;)

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  4. mycaddisfly said, on December 12, 2012 at 1:57 pm

    How fortunate you are to have access to not only custom and the beauty, but the freedom to express and share with dignity

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  5. amadl said, on December 12, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    These Ladies are Like a cuLturaL attraction of their own ^^ beautifuL!

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    • tokyobling said, on December 27, 2012 at 10:34 am

      Yes, they really are! I hope they didn’t mind too much me taking their portrait… (^-^;)

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  6. dafarmer said, on December 12, 2012 at 10:40 pm

    I do agree it is a beautiful style of clothing but what a chore to put on! Love the pictures as always!!

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    • tokyobling said, on December 27, 2012 at 10:34 am

      Thank you for the kind comment! Indeed, it is a chore… much easier for the men!

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  7. Timi said, on December 14, 2012 at 5:45 pm

    Everytime I see kimonos with beautiful patterns like this, I’m always amazed with the creativity people have!

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  8. JUURI said, on December 17, 2012 at 3:05 pm

    後姿is so beautiful! It makes me so proud of elegant Japanese women!

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