Sheila Cliffe

2024 was a very interesting year for me. It started with the publication of “Kimono Evolution” in January, which was very exciting for...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...