Emily wearing a lovely hand-made kimono on new years day. This kimono was made for Emily by her great aunt Kimi-chan and given for Emily to wear while visiting relatives on the first day of the year. Kimono making was once an important and necessary skill for Japanese wives and mothers who purchased kimono fabric by the bolt and crafted kimono to suit the tastes and needs of their family. Emily’s great aunt is probably the last member of our family who can still make traditional kimono by hand and Emily’s gift will be cherished and worn at every chance throughout the new year.
