Blue and pink always comes up in modern kimono coordinations so I am starting to think it’s the go-to color scheme for vintage wear.
Bringing in yellow with the obiage makes it more playful and youthful, as adding more bright colors always makes a kimono festive.
The beauty of the ‘Gele’ photographed by #Nigerian photographer J.D. Okhai Ojeikere
The Yoruba are one of the largest ethno-linguistic or ethnic groups in West Africa. The majority of the Yoruba speak the Yoruba language and are found in Nigeria, constituting approximately 21 percent of its total population, and around 30 million individuals throughout West Africa.
The traditional Yoruba women’s outfit consists of four parts: the buba (a blouse like shirt), the iro (wrap skirt), the gele (head tie/wrap), and the ipele or iborun (shawl or shoulder sash). Aso oke is a hand loomed cloth woven by the Yoruba people and it is traditionally used to make the ensemble, although in more recent times organza, taffeta, damask and laces have been used. Stiff fabrics are preferred, at least for the gele, so that it holds it shape throughout the day.
The gele is wrapped around the head but unlike most head wraps that lie flat on contour of the head, the gele is manipulated to stand away from the head, creating an enormous headpiece.
Over time and with more wealth becoming available to the commoners (versus the royalty), the size and quality of workmanship and fabrication in the gele became to be a potent symbol of a woman’s socio-economic status.
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A summer-weight, gauze-like red iromuji at Kimokemo. With a white obi, black obijime and small touches of gold, this kimono coordination is completely neutral and looks very dignified and rich.
Tokyo 135º - Young Girl Rose Style Coordinate for Harajuku
rose print kimono with geometric pink obi, lilac obi-age and light pink umbrella/parasol
This striking red iromuji is a summer kimono at Kimokemo paired with a white obi with a pattern of botan and a rose obiage that ties the two together very well. The black eri makes the dark color in the obiage pop out and since black, red and white are all neutral, this set is very dignified.
As you can see in the top photo the summer-weight kimono are gauze-like and you can see every under-layer, so you really have to dress carefully.
Tokyo 135º - Vintage Summer Kimono Coordinate
kahki arrow patterned kimono with flowery colourful obi
Stacking patterns with a similar density (pattern size and the space between motifs) but different colors is one way to create rich visual texture. These outfits were both chosen with texture in mind. Both of them have matched colors in small points—the striped kimono repeats dark red a few times, and the green kimono has little touches of pink that repeat in the haori—but the heavy patterning on every piece gives it a nontraditional look, something like a European dress (or sofa, if you will).
This technique is very in right now, especially with the short bobbed (bleached) hair and mint-colored accessories. Nice modern style.
Blue and orange is, of course, a Western color scheme of opposing hues. In this set, because both colors are in the warm pink range, they look very good together.
The little touches of coral-pink in the kimono itself pick up the color in the obi as well.
Pushing the pink further they have added that dark fuchsia obiage to bring more pink color out in both pieces.
About me
As a "master of style," I shall attempt to present modern interpretations of traditional asian fashions as well as to venerate the long honored custom of how they are made and worn.Japanese - Koikishu - 児氣秀
Korean - Agisu - 児기수
Chinese - Érqì Xiù - 児氣秀
Hindu - Darika - दारिका
Arabic - Azzah - أذاه
