#obijime
Chokonyan posted this brilliant autumnal kimono ensemble on her blog. It’s a great example of how the right obi and accessories can brighten up an otherwise odd kimono. If I saw it hanging in a shop I might not know what to do with it– but a deep mahogany obi, an obi-jime with tons of texture, and a leopard-print obiage that breaks up the kimono pattern is exactly the right trick!
I think the other great touch is the dark eri collar, which balances the very heavy obi and black accessories. It feels almost like a black tie– it collects the otherwise wild coordination. With black tabi socks and zori, this bold rock-style kimono could look very suave!
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June 2019: Maiko Fukuna (Kawayoshi Okiya) of Miyagawacho performing a dance.
Source:Zoe Johnson on Instagram
The Kawahia Okiya from Miyagawacho has debuted a new Minarai! Her name is Kanasue (叶季) and her Misedashi will take place in 4 to 6 weeks. This is already the second girl Kawahisa will be debuting this year, which is rare, since they are a pretty small okiya. It’s looking good for them!
May 2019: Maiko Kanako (Kawahisa Okiya) of Miyagawacho throwing the first pitch during a baseball game at the Koshei Stadium.
It’s a tradition for a Maiko or Geiko from Miyagawacho to throw the first pitch during a Hanshin Tigers baseball game once a year! Last year, now retired Geiko Kimihiro was chosen to do it.
Don’t get confused by Kanako’s kanzashi by the way: She’s wearing her January kanzashi because it features lucky motifs and a small Hanshin Tigers flag is pinned to it!
Baseball is one of the most popular sports in Japan, alongside Sumo, Judo and soccer. They have a unique tradition when it comes to throwing first pitches: The batter is supposed to swing and miss the ball on purpose!
Source:Spoon & Tamago on Instagram
May 2019: Famous Geiko Marika (Tsurui Okiya) of Gion Kobu hosting a tea ceremony.
Source:Masanobu Kido on Instagram
