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A Look Back Over 2024
2024 was a very interesting year for me. It started with the publication of “Kimono Evolution” in January, which was very exciting for...
Sheila Cliffe
Jan 193 min read
Thinking about Zori Design
When I was asked to design some zori, I had to think hard about what kind of design I would like to compliment my kimono. I wanted them...
Sheila Cliffe
Sep 28, 20242 min read
New Kawagoe Touzan
Last summer I took a trip to Nagasaki, where I learned about the history of Kawagoe Touzan, which is a fine cotton striped kimono, often...
Sheila Cliffe
Aug 13, 20242 min read
Surprising Recognition
A few months ago, I had an Instagram message from a group called the Association for Platinum Age. This group is trying to increase the...
Sheila Cliffe
Jul 24, 20241 min read
Threads of Tradition: Textile Journeys in Uzbekistan and Bali
This summer I had the chance to go to two Asian countries that I had never been to before. I do not usually travel very much outside...
Sheila Cliffe
Jun 12, 20242 min read
Stepping into something new.
Welcome to My Kimono Blog! This is my first blog post on my first website. I am not a very adventurous person and find it hard to branch...
Sheila Cliffe
May 7, 20241 min read
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