Monday, 24 December 2018
Wednesday, 21 November 2018
Japanese Recomended Christmas Dates
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Japanya will be posting orders right up to the week before Christmas |
Friday, 16 November 2018
Friday, 21 September 2018
Japanese Kanji Pendants
Stunning stainless steel bar necklaces etched with kanji phrases now availble at Japanya. If you have an idea for customising these pendants with Japanese please get in touch.
Wednesday, 29 August 2018
New stock of vintage kokeshi!
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| A very cute set of traditional kokeshi now on sale at our Etsy store |
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| This set of beautiful tradional kokeshi is available at The Japanese Kimono Shop etsy store |
Thursday, 9 August 2018
New mini manekineko lucky cats now available at Japanya
Saturday, 14 July 2018
Thursday, 24 May 2018
A new selection of Nemaki now available at Japanya
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| New selection of Nemaki (gauze lined yukata) available at Japanya |
The thin cotton gauze lining the inside of these yukata make them extremely comfortable and perfect to wear all year around. The soft lining keeps you cool in the summer, yet warm in the winter.
Wednesday, 25 April 2018
A little bit about Meisen Kimono
Today, we have listed a selection of vintage kimono for sale including several Meisen Kimono. Meisen kimono, made using inexpensive but long-lasting silk, are characterised by bold designs in vibrant and bright colours. They became popular for everyday wear in the early 20th century due to their very affordable costs.
Meisen silk was inexpensive because it is made from imperfect silk cocoons. Dye is applied to the non-white silk during the weaving process using a stencilling method called kasuri; bright colours being cleverly used to hide any discolouration. As the stencils used for the dying were never completely lined up, meisen designs are often distinguishable by their blurred edges. The striking designs created for meisen kimono in the first half of the 20th century were not strongly influenced by classical nature and seasons, and instead were often bold, “modern” and abstract.
Meisen gowns often have cotton or part cotton lining. This type of lining became common during the 2nd World War due to silk shortages. Production of meisen stopped around the 1950s. Despite the meisen kimono being over a half century old, their colours are often still fresh and vibrant!
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| Blue Glass Roses Vintage Kimono |
Meisen silk was inexpensive because it is made from imperfect silk cocoons. Dye is applied to the non-white silk during the weaving process using a stencilling method called kasuri; bright colours being cleverly used to hide any discolouration. As the stencils used for the dying were never completely lined up, meisen designs are often distinguishable by their blurred edges. The striking designs created for meisen kimono in the first half of the 20th century were not strongly influenced by classical nature and seasons, and instead were often bold, “modern” and abstract.
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| Bold Flower Red Orange Meisen Kimono |
Meisen gowns often have cotton or part cotton lining. This type of lining became common during the 2nd World War due to silk shortages. Production of meisen stopped around the 1950s. Despite the meisen kimono being over a half century old, their colours are often still fresh and vibrant!
Friday, 20 April 2018
Wednesday, 11 April 2018
Children's Kimono at Japanya
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| We are now selling a selection of secondhand children's kimono. Prices start from £22. |
Tuesday, 3 April 2018
We have lowered the prices on our kimono and yukata! Prices now start from £47.
Get ready for Spring by purchasing a yukata or kimono. We have also lowered our free p&p threshold from £50 to £45.
Saturday, 10 March 2018
Tuesday, 6 March 2018
Japanya are now selling vintage Kimono and Haori
We are now selling vintage kimono and haori on Japanya. These have all been sourced in Japan. Below are examples of two of our recently added haori. Check out our vintage kimono here. In addition, we have opened a Japanese Kimono Shop etsy store where we will be selling more of our vintage stock.
Friday, 23 February 2018
Monday, 29 January 2018
Monday, 15 January 2018
Two new Japanya products just in time for Valentines day!
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| Take a look at our new "Love" Origami Crane Earrings |
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| Or how about a mini sterling silver "Love" Pendant |
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