Does anybody know where i could find and buy kimonos?

Question

Does anybody know where i could find and buy kimonos?

Answer 1

If you want a cheap made in China kimono try the web site listed above me.

A "real" made in Japan kimono can cost as high as $20,000. They are only made of the best materials. And they are custom made for that person.

Answer 2

try this site

Answer 3

There are lots and lots of places to buy nice, second-hand kimono, both in Japan and on the internet.

In Japan, if you're going to be in Nagoya, head out to the Uso Kannon shrine. There's a rather long street nearby that's nothing but second-hand clothing, including second-hand kimono and kimono accessories. In Kyoto, there's a little shop called Mimuro that sells brand-new kimono. Those are a lot more expensive than second-hand, but I was able to get a full furisode set there for $700 when they had a big sale last summer. They would be worth a look, especially if there's a sale on. I've also heard good things about Chicago Harajuku, which is a second-hand clothing shop on Teramachi Dori if I recall correctly. My friend said that the entire second floor was kimono, but I haven't been there myself so I can't vouch for it myself. There were two places I visited in Sendai as well, but I can't recall their locations at the moment. However, if you stop by tourist help offices in the cities you visit and ask where to buy kimono, they should be able to direct you to good places. During the summer, most Japanese department stores sell yukata, and some of the larger ones I went in sell other kinds of kimono too, but since those are brand-new they're going to be very expensive.

On the internet, check out the following sites:

http://www.ichiroya.com/

http://www.yamatoku.jp/classic/

http://www.chuu.com/shop/dc/home

http://www.net-shinei.co.jp/antique_ryuj...

http://www.japanese-antiques.jp/shop/ind...

http://www.i-kimono.com/english/index.ht...

And of course, don't forget to check eBay. Just be careful to make sure you're not buying some cheap fake kimono if you want the real deal. Try using search terms like "furisode," "houmongi," "tsukesage," "iromuji," "tomesode," and "komon" since those will bring up lots of reputable sellers (most of the links I gave you above sell on eBay as well as on their own sites) and fewer fake kimono than just searching "kimono."