Oh, I’m so easily distracted by deep blue… Back to the book

An example of hifu - 被布 - worn over kimono by 3-year olds for shichi-go-san

I’ve got the basics down, but trying to figure out what stylized peach blossoms look like. This furisode says it has chrysanthemums, peach blossoms and pine

Peach-patterned komon and obi with cherry blossoms and nobles

I could basically keep reading this blog forever. 54 pages of vibrant vintage kimono goodness

Last one, but it’s just too cute - a Momotaro-themed kimono for a boy’s first shrine visit

OK, how much do you think I love this blue furisode?

Boy’s war pattern kimono. By the way I got a great book about war pattern kimono - but waaaaaaay above my easy reading level at the moment. Great pictures though

Like this one with the lace

Peacock furisode (via http://www.immortalgeisha.com/ig_bb/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=15906)

OK, there is one thing that could have improved the previous obi, and you’ll see it right here on this one

Oh wow, this sea creature obi, it’s like it couldn’t possibly be any more awesome