Hello! :3

Name/Nickname: Kikyou
Age: 22
Work: university student
How did you come across kimono for the first time: Long time ago, I was 14 probably, through my general japanese interests
Your favorite kimono: My bright purple iromuji
Your kimono Style: traitional, sometimes karyuukai inspired
Are you a fan of Maiko/Geiko culture: hell yes!
What do you love the most about kimono: the elegant feeling
Your projects: maiko henhin, and casual outfit around XVI-XVII century (kosode etc.)

Welcome to Eternal Maiko forums, Kikyou-san!

Thank you for joining us! We are very glad to have you!

I would love to see photos of your dance recitals, you make it sound like it is a lot of fun.
If you wish, please post some of them to the forum?

What are you studying in University?



Best wishes from the United States and ganbatte-ne in your studies!
<3

I do not dance publicly yet, I'm just practicing and preparing myself to debut (and my maiko costume is not ready yet). When I'll be ready I'll let you know for sure

I'm studying russian philology, 3rd year, so 2 more years to get master's degree

Kikyou wrote:

I'm studying russian philology, 3rd year, so 2 more years to get master's degree

Sugoi, Kikyou-san! The study of languages sounds hard, good luck to you!

And I look forwards to seeing your henshin photos when you are ready. I know everyone here would love to see your reenactment photos also; that would be so interesting to see the differences in style and pattern from modern kimono.

I have tried dressing in Heian period style, but never the later styles. I would love to have a "dress in ancient historical style contest" on EM! Maybe we should suggest it to the moderators!

Best wishes,

Hasume

Unfortunately, I cannot share proper reenactment too I'm a newbie in my group, so for any events I just wear yukata. My historical ensemble is work in progress, too. But when I'll find some time, I'll post other members photos with their outfits (those are public and I'm allowed to show them)

Kikyou wrote:

Name/Nickname: Kikyou
Age: 22
Work: university student
How did you come across kimono for the first time: Long time ago, I was 14 probably, through my general japanese interests
Your favorite kimono: My bright purple iromuji
Your kimono Style: traitional, sometimes karyuukai inspired
Are you a fan of Maiko/Geiko culture: hell yes!
What do you love the most about kimono: the elegant feeling
Your projects: maiko henhin, and casual outfit around XVI-XVII century (kosode etc.)

Welcome, Kikyou!

Please feel free to share all your kimono interests here.
If you have any doubts, you can send me a PM.