Set of 2 Oriental Doll outfits includes: ~ Traditional Cheongsam dress made in cherry print brocade with pink frogs as closure and matching velvet shoes. ~ Japanese style kimono dress made in red floral print brocade with detachable Obi sash and matching Tatimi Sandals.

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Chinese Cheongsam & Japanese Kimono – 2 Outfits ~ Fits 18″ American Girl Dolls ~ Holiday Sale Price

Kimono robe with a pretty embroidered bamboo design. The heavy polyester/rayon kimono has two pockets and two belt hoops to keep your sash in place. Beautiful!! This 50 inch long ankle to calf length Japanese style robe measures 26 inches from shoulder seam to shoulder seam. This should fit a size medium to Xlarge.Hand washable or dry clean.

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Pink Bamboo Design Kimono Robe #10HG11010

Any dressmaker, quilter, or embroiderer who has ever felt inspired by the elegant design of Japanese clothes will find everything needed to start stitching in this comprehensive and luxurious sourcebook. In addition to colorful photos and illustrations that provide a history of the kimono and other Japanese garments, there are patterns, practical diagrams, and instructions for assembly. Each style receives loving attention, with something for everyone: kimonos for men, women, and chil (more...)

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Making Kimono and Japanese Clothes (Paperback)

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Kimono in the Boardroom: The Invisible Evolution of Japanese Women Managers (Kindle Edition)

Our Japanese Girl Kimono Costume features a beautiful red dress with pink obi kimono belt and hair accessory.

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Japanese Girl Kimono Costume

Tabi socks are split toe socks made to be worn with traditional japanese sandals or wooden clogs. Traditionally either white or black, these have been updated with contemporary colors and patterns and are great with flip flops or around the house.

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Tabi Fashion Socks – Bunnies & Flowers (Grey)

You must absolutely see these exquisite and superbly made shoulder bags. Please don't delay as they are in very limited quantities and will be sold on a first come basis. Plus, they are now going at a greatly reduced price as we have only a few left after our shows and must make way for our new line of bags! These superb kimono fabrics are from our personal collection of unique vintage kimono fabrics that were picked up from our many travels to the Orient. These particular fabrics are from a vintage Japanese Wedding Gown (uchikake), and you can see that it is indeed a beautiful material with a gold brocade fabric with heavy hand embroidery. As they make only one piec (more...)

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Aiko Dark Brown Small Shoulder Bag Made From Vintage Japanese Kimonos

Surprising as it might be, just because some antique Japanese vases or other earthenware hail from a period that pre-dates ceramic, it does not mean that they lack in beauty. Admittedly, the oldest pieces that go all the way back to the Neolithic times may have been crude, but as time passed, the art of potters in Japan grew by leaps and bounds.

Periods of Antique Japanese Pottery Before Ceramics

Right after the Neolithic, in the Mesolithic, it was the time of the Jomon pottery period. Named after its very recognizable coil-made clay structure, the Jomon antique Japanese pottery items gradually incorporated more artistic elements into their designs.

For about 10,000 years, the Jomon period continued to make steady progress in terms of the antique Japanese vases and other Japanese antiques that were produced.

Eventually, the Jomon culture itself was displaced by the Yayoi, which brought with it entirely new advances in style, patterning, design, and even manufacture. Notably, they used the potters wheel instead of just making each piece by hand.

Most of the antique Japanese pottery from this period is very simple in decorative motifs. Antique Japanese vases that have patterns involving geometric designs were particularly popular, as were other Japanese antiques that had practical applications.

After some time, even the Yayoi faded away, and from there on out, South Korean potters bringing over their own advancements, as well as the steady Chinese influence, became ever more common. In short, it set the scene for the day when porcelain would eventually be discovered by one of the Korean potters in Japan.

Due to the relative rarity and age of the old (non-porcelain) antique Japanese pottery pieces, they normally tend to be pretty valuable. Even the not so aesthetically pleasing Yayoi Japanese antiques are much sought after.

If you’re a collector, you should definitely be able to identify and differentiate between these pieces, and their more modern counterparts. After all, due to their value, if you ever stumble across antique Japanese vases or other earthenware that hails from the Yayoi or Jomon periods, you’ll want to grab it up immediately.

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Antique Japanese Pottery: Collecting the Pre-ceramic Ancient Past

From this war came the many, many Korean potters who were taken prisoner and brought to Japan. As time passed, their trade flourished in Japan as they took their art to great heights. Many of the ceramic Japanese antiques that exist today were made in the kilns set up by these Korean potters. 

Antique Japanese China is Discovered by a Korean 

One Korean potter in particular would change the face of antique Japanese plates, bowls, cups, and so on, completely. His name was Yi Sam-pyeong, and it was he who discovered porcelain clay in Arita. Perhaps even without the ‘ceramic wars’ it would have been discovered eventually, but the circumstances could not have been any better. 

Following the discovery, Arita quickly blossomed into a porcelain hub for Japan as various kilns sprouted up to take advantage of the newfound industry. Chances are, any porcelain antique Japanese plates dating back to that period were made in Arita itself. 

Another War, Another Advancement for Japanese Porcelain 

When successive rebellions and wars in China broke out in the 1640’s, Chinese potters fled to Japan in search of livelihood. Welcoming them with open arms, Arita kilns benefited directly from this influx, as the Chinese potters brought with them knowledge that was more valuable than any gold. 

Up to this point in time, antique Japanese china was not as refined as the Chinese variety, but now, with the advancements brought over by the migrating Chinese potters, this disparity disappeared. By applying the enamel glaze method, antique Japanese plates grew more and more sought after. 

Prospering enormously, porcelain changed the Japanese antiques market completely. At one point in time, it was a flourishing export for Japan, and has gone from strength to strength. 

Without the wars that brought about this trade, it is entirely possible that antique Japanese china would not be the delicately beautiful craft that it is today. Equally, the artistic prowess that it is so renown for would possibly never have seen the light of day, which would definitely affect the appeal to owning it.

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Japanese Antiques: War-like Beginnings of Antique Japanese China

For many years before porcelain rose to fame, Japanese pottery was mostly clay based with glazed finishes. Satsuma pottery in particular was renowned for its ‘crackled’ glaze that was often tinged slightly yellow.

More noticeably however, Satsuma antique Japanese pottery pieces were all richly decorated in elaborate artistry that often depicted scenes of life and legends. Sometimes, this trend was most noticeable in the antique Japanese pottery sculptures of heroic figures from both history and myth.

Generally speaking, Satsuma antique Japanese pottery pieces are considered to be somewhere in between true porcelain, and regular pottery. Distinguished in their own way, Satsuma crafted items have enjoyed great popularity due to the appeal of their style and motifs.

Some of the more intricately hand painted antique Japanese pottery from Satsuma is especially valuable, as it is in such pieces that the true depth of artistic impression that was the pride of the Satsuma line can be viewed. In such pieces, it is impossible not to appreciate the inherent beauty that the artists delicately put down.

As a style, an art, a tradition, and a calling, Satsuma has a place in antique Japanese pottery that is decidedly singular.

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Significance of Satsuma in Antique Japanese Pottery