So, I'm wondering where to begin with the Maiko Henshin. I might begin by purchasing a beautiful furisode I saw on eBay. It isn't listed as a hikizuri, but it is very long (178cm). It is listed as a wedding furisode, but it doesn't look like the wedding furisode I saw so far; it doesn't have the heavy embroidery, nor is the hem padded or the design very bright and busy. It is a stunning pink kimono with some of my favourite motifs- wisteria, sakura and butterflies- so, Spring motifs, perfect for April and May, which means that I'll pair it with those months' kanzashi. I will have to modify it slightly- by adding tucks in the shoulders and sleeves, and adding a padded hem.
It is truly gorgeous, and I might just as well buy it using the majority of my birthday money, which I haven't spent yet. With the rest of the money, I can purchase a kago bag I saw elsewhere, which is easier for me to purchase than make. Even with those (very late, as my birthday was 2 months ago!) birthday gifts purchased, I'll even have some money remaining >w<
As for the kimono, it has a longer shipping time, which will mean that it will arrive between late January and early February. This is a good opportunity to, in the meantime, put together as much of the costume as possible- I am able to get a pair of Okobo made for me which I expect will be done in January. Hopefully, by the time the furisode arrives, I'll have most of the other pieces finished!
That's all for this post- in the next post I'll write about a few pieces I found that would work in the costume ^-^
またね！
That's all for this post- in the next post I'll write about a few pieces I found that would work in the costume ^-^
またね！
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