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Jay, a lot of people display them, especially if they are antique or of exceptional quality. Others, particularly quilters, are buying them for the fabric. I think it is less likely that people are buying them to wear. I guess if you are really tall you could wear a kimono like a robe, but for me they drag on the ground because they are supposed to be long enough to tie and fold up under the obi. But I do have a boy’s “happi coat” that I wear like a blazer and there are other short kimonos called haori that are good for wearing.
Amatino, Oh yes, I’ve been collecting saris too! I find them frequently in the Goodwill Outlet bins. Usually with a little damage, but still great for crafting.
@northernpinesgallery: I’ve only done a couple small wallhanging type quilting projects. I agree, a quilt would be a great way to use some of the fabric. I have a sundress pattern that is made up of narrow panels that I think will work with the narrow width of kimono fabric that I am also planning to try.
Just wanted to say I’m jealous of your kimono score. I have a great love of Japanese textiles and have a stash of my own, mostly collected from flea markets in Japan. I keep collecting kimonos and yukatas and obis with the idea of re-using the fabric, but so far I have actually only cut into a couple of items. I guess I feel kind of bad cutting up a kimono that is still in good, wearable condition. Anyway, it doesn’t look like you have them listed yet, but I will be checking them out when you do.
Did not know that about Skype that Jay mentioned. Thank goodness that didn’t happen. I wouldn’t want people to see me in my sweats or bathrobe with my hair looking like I just got out of bed, because that is what they would get most days!
Which makes me wonder, do I have to update all listings for 14 oz and 15 oz items? Is there a way to search for them?
Same thing just happened to me with a 14 oz item. I went to the USPS site and tried to calculate there and wasn’t given a 1st class option, so I pulled up the new rate chart. Seems 1st class only goes up to 13 ounces now. https://pe.usps.com/text/dmm300/Notice123.htm#_c037
Because of the enlongated earlobes I do believe this is a Buddhist figure, but because of the feminine look, I think it is the Goddess of Mercy, aka Kwan Yin or Guan Yin.
Jean D’Albret perfume http://thevintageperfumevault.blogspot.com/2009/12/jean-dalbret-casaque-perfume.html
I read the signature as Henri Noyeux http://www.artvalue.com/artist–noyeux-henri-1871-france-56611.htm
If all else fails, maybe you can remove and sell the buttons/frog closures. I think they are really pretty and unique.
