Available Services
Speeches and lectures in English or Japanese
I have speeches with powerpoint for groups from junior high school through to university and adult groups on kimono history and culture, from 40 minutes to 90 minutes.
Personal collection visit for tour groups
Include me on your textile tours of Japan. During a 3 hour session I will discuss my collection. I introduce kimono of all types, explain how they are made, and also show my obi collection, historical textiles and historical pattern books.
Talk shows in English or Japanese
Sit me down and ask me questions. Talk shows can be from 20 minutes to an hour.
Private Hire
I can style for your short films from my collection.
I can style you for photographs, seijin shiki, formal or experimental from my collection. I can advise you on having a bespoke tailor-made kimono, or take you on a tour, half day or full day, to look for used kimono for your wardrobe.
Kimono chest consulting: I can help you decide which kimono to keep and how you can style them and use them, half day or full day to examine your wardrobe.
Courses on kimono history and culture in English or Japanese
A tailored syllabus for up to a five-day workshop or once a week meeting for 15 weeks.