American Club Bazaar - Kimono Tango

If you live in the Tokyo area, please come visit us at our booth on November 5 - 6 at the American Club.

We currently have a display at the American Club where you can see samples of our products, but will have much more on bazaar day.

We are offering discounts this year.  Please 'like' our Facebook page and say the secret word 'Tango' to get your discount.

See you at the bazaar!

Kimono Tango Dice Bags - NEW!

Dice Bag

10 cm (4 inches) x 15 cm (6 inches)

1500 JPY/$15/11 Euros/£8.60)

It's only October, but it's not too early to start doing your Christmas shopping.  If you are interested in custom ordering a dice bag, please contact us here: ayako.y.nakamura@gmail.com.  

Dice Bag

10 cm (4 inches) x 15 cm (6 inches)

1500 JPY/$15/11 Euros/£8.60)

The dice bags can be made in various sizes.  All of them are made from authentic Japanese Kimono fabrics.  If you have any specifications regarding fabric type, color and motifs please inquire.

Dice Bag

10 cm (4 inches) x 15 cm (6 inches)

1500 JPY/$15/11 Euros/£8.60)

Dice Bag

10 cm (4 inches) x 15 cm (6 inches)

1500 JPY/$15/11 Euros/£8.60)

Dice Bag

10 cm (4 inches) x 15 cm (6 inches)

1500 JPY/$15/11 Euros/£8.60)

If you prefer to buy one immediately, we have some up in our Etsy shop.   Thank you for visiting us!

Kimono Tango Bridesmaid Clutch Bags

Bridesmaid Clutch Bag

(5000 JPY/$50/36 Euros/£29)

Your wedding day is a special day, so why not have something really special made to commemorate this for you and your bridesmaids?  These clutch bags were ordered by a very special lady from Canada.  She will be keeping one herself and will be giving the other four away to her bridesmaids.

The fabric is 100% authentic Nishijin silk brocade and the clutch bags were handmade in Japan.

 

A Set of 5 Clutch Bags 

(25,000 JPY/$250/180 Euros/£145)

They will be wrapped and delivered in traditional Japanese style to commemorate this very special and auspicious occasion!  To contact us, please email us at:  ayako.y.nakamura@gmail.com.  Please also visit our Etsy Shop and our Facebook page.  We also have our own website where we have more information on how our business is run as well as the materials we use.

NEW! Kimono Tango Mini Tote Bag

Kimono Tango Mini Tote Bag

6 inches x 6.7 inches

15.24 cm x 17 cm

2,500 JPY/$25/19 Euros/£15

Our newest product is the Kimono Tango Mini Tote Bag.  This one is made from 100% authentic silk brocade from Nishijin, Kyoto with faux leather handles.

If you are interested in custom ordering one of these, please email us at: ayako.y.nakamura@gmail.com.  Don't forget to visit us at our website, Facebook page and Etsy shop!

Alessandra Zecchini's Free Giveaway

Alessandra Zecchini is giving away a free Kimono Tango product!  If you are interested please go here. 

Nandina Berry Pillow Cover

Nandina Berry Pillow Cover

(Size:  30 cm x 30 cm (11.8 inches x 11.8 inches)

3,000 JPY/$30/22 Euros/£18)

We are not 100% certain where this silk brocade was woven, but we are guessing it is from Nishijin, Kyoto. It features nandina berries.  These are also known as 'heavenly bamboo' or 'sacred bamboo' in some countries. During the Sengoku period of warring states in Japan, it was believed that the plant warded off evil and it was customary to keep the leaves from this plant inside the chest where they stored their armor.  During the Edo period it was fashionable to plant these in your garden to ward off fire.  The superstition that this plant wards off evil probably originates in China. The leaves are also known for their preservative qualities and used to delay rice from going bad.  This was especially important in a time when there was no refrigeration.  If you can read Japanese please go here for more information.  

If you wish to purchase this pillow cover, please contact us at: ayako.y.nakamura@gmail.com.  If you have a Facebook account, please visit our page there and hit 'like'.  We also have a shop in Etsy now, and encourage you to come and browse through our products!

Further to this if you are interested in visiting our web page, please go here.

Hope you are all having a wonderful summer!

Clutch Bag - Phoenix & Mythical Flowers

Phoenix & Mythical Flowers Clutch Bag

(5,000 JPY/$50/£30/37 Euros)

This silk brocade is decorated with a phoenix which symbolizes longevity and a mythical flower (Housouge). The flower dates back to Tang Dynasty China (618 - 907 AD) and traveled across the ocean to Japan and was a popular motif during the Nara (710 - 794 AD) and Heian Periods (794 - 1185 AD).  It has been modified over the centuries.  

Phoenix & Mythical Flowers Clutch Bag

(5,000 JPY/$50/£30/37 Euros)

We have chosen a simple black silk lining to compliment the bright colors.

Phoenix & Mythical Flowers Clutch Bag

(5,000 JPY/$50/£30/37 Euros)

To purchase this bag please go Etsy.  If you would like to custom order something from a different fabric, please email us at:  ayako.y.nakamura@gmail.com.  Again, if you have a Facebook account, please come visit us there and like our page.  Thank you!