I want to talk a little more about plus-size kimonos, because I really believe beautiful kimono designs should be available for every body. Over the years, I’ve made kimonos in many different sizes, including for clients who need a lot more room than a standard size can offer. One of the largest custom kimonos I’ve made was for a client with a 170 cm hip measurement -and I was very happy to make it for her. ❤️ I never want size to be a reason someone thinks, “This kimono isn’

One of the most interesting commissions I’ve finished recently was this thickly padded yogi - a traditional Japanese kimono-style comforter. The design follows the four seasons across the garment. One sleeve starts with sakura blossoms, while the other features wisteria and falling raindrops. As the design moves across the kimono, spring turns into autumn, with maple leaves, and finally into winter with delicate snowflakes. The yogi is thickly padded, making it wonderfully wa