Hello, this is Wami from the Osaka store.
The other day, I received a vase that I made during a Bizen ware experience in Okayama in February of this year!
I thought it would arrive when I had forgotten about it, but I had completely forgotten about it... lol
When I saw the delivery notice, I was worried that it was a new cash-on-delivery scam, but when I searched the sender's name, I immediately remembered 😂 (I hadn't noticed it until then...
After receiving it, I went to buy some flowers after work and put it up right away!
I'm very satisfied with the result! The subtle color gradation and glossy finish are cool...
I want to go back and make something different next time!
Well, this time we will introduce you to the original yukatas made by Dry Bones!
It is based on a real skull-patterned kimono that existed from the end of the Meiji period to the Taisho and early Showa periods.
After a period of isolation in the Edo period, Japan opened up to the world in one fell swoop with the Meiji Restoration.
After that, Japan entered into a turbulent period of war with other countries, and ordinary Japanese people were filled with anxiety and fear.
Western clothing was gradually becoming more popular, but only a privileged few could afford to wear it.
In the midst of this, artists who had lost their income from nishiki-e prints and kimono manufacturers whose production had decreased due to the shift to Western clothing all began to express the "anxiety and fear of the world" in fabric, bolts of cloth, kimono undergarments, and linings.
The skull-patterned kimono was only popular among intellectuals during the Meiji, Taisho and early Showa periods.
Dry Bones' representative, Sakemaru, is also a collector of skull-print kimonos, and in 2019, the brand's 30th anniversary, he even held an exhibition of his collection of skull-print kimonos.
The catalog from that time is also on sale in stores.
If you're interested, please check this out too!
First up, the first one!
Yukata "Skull Dance"
This pattern was originally painted on the underside of the feathers.
The fabric is plain with a pattern only at the hem.
This subtle pattern is so stylish!!
Yukata that are neither plain nor patterned are very rare and stylish.
It also makes accessories stand out!
Next up:
Yukata "Kagono Bleached"
Color: Black purple, black green
This is a long undergarment that is expressed with shibori.
"Nozarashi" was another name for skulls and skulls during the Edo period. It mainly referred to those that had decayed on riverbanks, and many of them were missing their jawbones, hence the nickname.
The large pattern makes a great impact!
The mature and sexy colors are also a key point.
Both of the yukatas mentioned above are made of polyester.
It has a smooth and cool texture, can be washed in your home washing machine, and does not wrinkle.
It's also easy to use.
The matching obi is here.
Square belt "Stone wall and spider web"
An original obi that we have produced.
It is reversible so you can enjoy coordinating it in two different ways.
The spider web is also a motif typical of Dry Bones.
Hakata-ori Men's Belt
A traditional Hakata-ori square sash.
It's made of silk so it fastens securely.
It can also be used for kimonos.
We also recommend these geta sandals.
Geta "Snake × Snake" 8 inches
These geta sandals are very luxuriously made.
Not only can it be worn with Japanese clothing, but in the summer it can also be worn with denim and sandals, or coordinated with a koiguchi shirt.
This year, local festivals, Bon Odori dances and fireworks displays will be held all over the country!
Why not enjoy the summer in a Dry Bones yukata?
Please come and try it on in store!
By the way, this Hawaiian shirt is also based on a skull print kimono!
S/S Hawaiian Shirt "One-eyed Skull"
bonus
I found this skull-patterned undergarment fabric at an antique shop last year.
I tried using it as a half-collar for a kimono.
A cute outdoor pattern with big round eyes! 😂
It's my favorite. Lol
That's all for today!
