Lessons in kataginu and hitatare wearing

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The Japanese Photo Shoot was quite instructive, and I think people may find these photos of interest. There are more, but I don't want to post them without permission:



This is the back of my kataginu, before putting on the hakama. Can you see how it is hand pleated in back? This might not be the best picture (the obi also seems to be riding up a bit). Here, try this:


This is Abe-dono in an actual Japanese hitatare--she's the only one who would fit in it!

Notice the way it is folded to get those square lines in back? The silk holds this much better than the linen-look of the kataginu does, and it shows better.

Here it is with the arms (and sleeves) down by her sides:


This is something that I find very hard to do for one's self, although it really does make it look better.

Note, both of these were completed with hakama before we were fully dressed, but we wanted to show people part of the in-between stages. Here's the whole thing:



I've always felt that pictures could be instructive, so I hope it is here. FYI, it was Hiraizumi-dono who helped show us the proper way to add the folds.


-Ii

[Saionji Shonagon]

Well, you COULD send people to your page so they can browse. ;->

Some will get swiped for Samurai Eye.

I love the red kataginu. Such a simple paint effect to do, but it adds SO much to the look.

I notice you're NOT trying to blind folks with the screaming orange dobuku. My retinae are still adjusting. ;D

And the hitatare Takeda-dono's wearing looks somewhat familiar.....

Nice job.

S.

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I would send them there, but it isn't ready yet, so...

-Ii

[Takeda Sanjuichiro]

ii said:

...There are more, but I don't want to post them without permission...

Ii and Makiwara, consider yourselves to have model release from me
-Takeda

[Saionji Shonagon]

Ii and Makiwara, consider yourselves to have model release from me

But do we need to get permission from Tony since you're wearing his hitatare? ;->

Sheesh! Three people photographed in the same room under the same lighting conditions and once again, Takeda-dono is the only one that requires red-eye correction.

Eek. A demon!

S.

-Takeda

[Takeda Sanjuichiro]

makiwara said:

But do we need to get permission from Tony since you're wearing his hitatare? ;->

Sorry, I should have been clearer, I had meant from myself.

Sheesh! Three people photographed in the same room under the same lighting conditions and once again, Takeda-dono is the only one that requires red-eye correction.

Well, my mother always refered to me as a hellion. Guess it is a good thing Abe-hime works for the Onmyodo... her and Ii keep me in line.

Ofuda, it's like meds, only stronger.

[Saionji Shonagon]

Sorry, I should have been clearer, I had meant from myself.

I know what you meant, tomodachi, I was being facetious. Again. Why you people put up with me, I have no idea.

S.

[AJBryant]

Why you people put up with me, I have no idea.

You're cute, cuddly, witty as hell, and endlessly creative.

That's about all I can think. ;D


Effingham

[Takeda Sanjuichiro]

makiwara said:

...Why you people put up with me, I have no idea.

Hmmm, an Ultra-cool Heian babe, who isn't above occasional flirting with Buke...

In the opinion of this provincial bushi anyhow.

(Babe in this instance refering to a wonderful combination of beauty, wit, literary excellence, intelligence, skill in the cultural arts, a wickedly good fasion sense, and a healthy amount of cattyness thrown in for good measure.)

Sei Shonagon should watch her back.

[Saionji Shonagon]

You're cute, cuddly, witty as hell, and endlessly creative.

(Blush).

[Saionji Shonagon]

Whoa! Guys, thank you, but I was not trolling for compliments. Settle down, willya? I should be more careful what I write!

Sei Shonagon should watch her back.

There are things about Sei that I get - and things about her that I find absolutely appalling. Using someone like that as a role model is fraught with peril. I hope that if I am being catty, it's to comic effect, not with malicious intent.

S.

[Takeda Sanjuichiro]

makiwara said:

Whoa! Guys, thank you...

To prevent side tracking the clothing thread further, I moved over here with continuation.
tousando.proboards18.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=1127184263
-Takeda

[Abe Akirakeiko]

ii said:

Notice the way it is folded to get those square lines in back? The silk holds this much better than the linen-look of the kataginu does, and it shows better.

*snip*

This is something that I find very hard to do for one's self, although it really does make it look better.

-Ii

It really came out nicely, didn't it?

Ii-dono did all the hand-pleating, and here I was all ready to bop him over the head with a fan if he didn't hurry things along...sorry for grumping at you, sweetie!

-Abe no Kotori