Asia-shoji Bldg.301, 1841-1 Nishi 1 chome, Wakamatsu cho
Tondabayashi, Osaka, JAPAN
81-721-23-5446
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Kimono & Vintage Fabrics
It's been a long time since we began wearing western clothes in our daily lives. But kimono, the Japanese traditional clothes are not something what we want to leave behind. Ichiroya is opened to offer you the authentic and charming old kimono on the net. Most of the kimono we offer here are one-of -a-kind from Kyoto, Osaka, Nara and Kobe. Please take a look at the detailed pictures. We send the item directly from Japan to your place.
A lot of kimono have been kept carefully in the chest of each family for a long time. We take a gentle care of them and fix if needed and offer you with a reasonable price just as the price of the Japanese flea markets ! We offer kimono, haori(a short jacket), uchikake(a wedding coat) , furisode( flowing- sleeve fancy kimono) and cute children's kimono, too! We also offer a variety of obi(sash belt), haori ties and other accessories to go with kimono. We are constantly adding new items.
Some kimono are just art created by elaborate work of craftmanship. Some are handsewn by mothers to get enough warmth. Some have dynamic and stunning designs. Some have the design s so subtle. Some textiles are woven with the premium silk, and some are woven with left over silk thread. Some are worn by a bride in her wedding ceremony only once, but some are worn by ordinary hardworking mothers everyday. Some are heavily brocaded on exquisite silk, abd some has been untied , redyed and sewn again for the second or third time use. Some have designs using symbols of prosperity, longevity or children's health and growth. Some even have militaristic tone handpaintings in the lining!
The charms of kimono are timeless, and we think they are borderless, too. There were many rules to wear kimono as a garment. But taking them into our life now, there is no rule. With your artistic flair, they become alive again, as a garment or an interior decor to brighten up the corner of your home.
Our job is to wake up old kimono and introduce their charms and send them to new homes. If you meet your special kimono in our shop, we will be very happy to wake her (or him)up and tell her to get ready for travel. They will be happy to fly to any place in the world to be used again! Please come to see our old kimono and find your special one.
Japanese Antiques
Long ago in Japan, many poor people had no choice but to manage with very little in their households as they went about the business of daily living. For example, such homes might contain a chest, a small amount of clothing, and a few well-worn wooden bowls. Cooking utensils were used for generations. They were repeatedly broken and fixed until they were beyond repair due to the poverty of their owners.
In contrast, those in the upper class enjoyed lives filled with culture, and traditional arts. Noteworthy examples of these traditional arts include Ikebana, Sado, No, and others. These highly sophisticated works of art were made by highly respected craftsmen, each of whom had dedicated his life to his craft.
This tradition continues unchanged today. All pieces are made by dedicated and skilled artisans, who retain the respect and admiration of the craftsmen who prededed them. Days, months, and years are spent, as cherished traditions are passed on to future generations of artisans.
At the Ikebana ceremony, there are flower vases and scrolls. At Sado, there are tea bowls, iron kettles, incense burners, and lacquerware. At No, there are masks and musical instruments.
Living in this 21st century, it is no exaggeration to say that one can buy almost anything. However, when one looks at fine old pieces, it doesn't matter whether they are worn out or brightly shining, everyone can admire the very real sense of history which antiques provide.
At Ichiroya, we do our best to unearth a treasure every day to share with you the beauty of Japanese antiques. Located in Japan, we can offer a wide range of carefully selected items from our collections, with attractive prices for all budgets. We specialize in fine antiques: furnishings, accessories, and home decor mostly from the Meiji to early Showa periods. (1890's-1930's) We ship worldwide, at reasonable prices. Remember, our site is updated every day, so please come and browse frequently.
Please Vist Our ICHIROYA Site ( Huge Japanese Antiques & Kimono Collection)
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