Here in our city, it is clear and quite hot. Mountains surrounding our city are covered by fresh green. Cherry trees along banks diffuse a sweeter aroma actually than when they were in bloom. We feel 'Summer is about to come', though annoying 'Tsuyu' rainy season comes in a few days...

 An essence of the Japanese traditional thought 'Shintoism' (actually, it is a thought or a philosophy rather than a religion) is 'to be clean'. Probably, as Japan is very humid, it has been important to keep clean and fresh to avoid various diseases.

 Derived from that, ancient Japanese had an idea 'Tokowaka' which means 'Ever Young'. It still lives in our mind, so that we adore it.

For example, Ise Shrine (Imperial Mother Goddess's Temple) is rebuilt every 20 years. Besides, many edifices or pillars of Shintoist shrines are also rebuilt periodically. It is an appearance of the idea 'Tokowaka'.

 Silk fabric just gets along with this idea. As many our customers know, the silk texture of a Kimono revives again and again, being washed by 'Araihari' washing. A silk Kimono is undone when it is too soiled or the owner is tired enough with the Kimono, and is restored to a piece of  silk textile. Then, it is washed thoroughly (and sometimes re-dyed) and is tailored up again to a Kimono, being tacked. It is regarded equally as a brand-new Kimono. So, a Kimono is a fortune inherited between generations.

 When a Kimono is too much worn out to be put on any more, it is made to a Futon (bedding mat or coverlet). Finally when it is torn out, this ex-Kimono becomes fuel of a stove. Actually, it is no waste. Well, the life of a silk product suggestｓ us the life of a phoenix.

 Today, we stopped listing new items to prepare the next. Tomorrow, we are going to list a beautiful navy blue Houmongi formal Kimono, a plain-patterned but high-quality purple Furisode long-sleeved Kimono, men's and ladies' Yukata summer Kimono set, etc. They surely attract our customers of eyes of excellence.

 Always with great gratitude to our customers

Kimono Etcetra co.

  In this weekend, a Yukata (summer cotton Kimono) festival is taking place in our city in Japan. In our city. In this festival we wear the first Yukata of the year, so that this festival announces 'Summer has come'.

 In the normal year, it is already hot and humid when we have this festival. It is actually smothering. But this year, it is a little strange. It is too cool! We feel rather cold in summer garment. Actually, the climate is strange.

 We have listed 2 new Uchikake bridal Kimonos, unused and used. The used one is so called 'Shiromuku', pure white bridal Kimono. Shiromuku means 'Immaculate', which stands for the bride. We are confident of the quality.

 By the way, we are shocked that Tabi socks stay unsold. Is there only a poor demand for them? We are discussing relisting them. Probably, we will not list Men's Tabi socks any more...

 As an eBay rookie, we are now listing various items for research. Since we are specializing in Kimono, we have a number of Kimono outfits and accessories in our inventory. We are going to list attractive items which interest eBayers.

 Always with great gratitude to customers

 Kimono Etcetra co.