On December 18, 2023, Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako hosted a reception at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo for ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) leaders and their spouses on the occasion of the ASEAN Summit taking place in Tokyo. Japanese Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko were also present at the reception. ASEAN is a political and economic union of 10 states in Southeast Asia.
Love seeing Empress Masako and CP Kiko wearing kimono. Wish we could have had a closer look at the details (painted? embroidered?) and the obi.
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Most often embroidered with the tiniest silk thread. The obi is special and most often made of even grander material than the kimono, there used to be and still are special obi makers. Mostly not the same pattern as the dress itself. C
DeleteI do believe this is the most informal scene I have ever witnessed involving the Japanese Emperor and family! The empress and crown princess are just exquisite in their very fine Kimono - breathtaking...
ReplyDeleteSuperbes kimonos pour l'impératrice ainsi que la princesse héritière dans des teintes très douces mais j'aurais aimé mieux les voir ; l'empereur est toujours vêtu sans aucun faux-pli avec chaque fois une couleur de cravate délicatement combinée avec une de celles de son épouse !
ReplyDeleteVous avez remarqué que son frère le prince a fait de même en portant une cravate de la couleur de l’obit de son épouse?
DeleteC'est vrai mais il a fallu que je regarde mieux l'obi de la princesse héritière Kiko, ce qui n'est pas tellement évident à première vue !
DeleteKomono's are soooooo beautiful. [sigh]
ReplyDeleteBoth royal ladies look wonderful. It’s a treat to see these sumptuous fabrics. Interesting that neither the Empress nor her sister in law are wearing earrings. I wonder if this is how the kimono is worn? (V.M.)
ReplyDeleteA formal kimono is never paired with earrings or a necklace. Sometimes a brooch-like object called obi-dome is attached to the obibelt. The Crown Princess seems to have several obi-domes. She appears to be wearing an obi-dome at this reception as well.
DeleteThere are so many rules and regulations when it comes to kimono. Colour and decorations are determined by the season and then also the level of occasion where black is the most formal. Exquisite silks, embroidery or painting, sumptuous obis. Jewellery is not part of it except hair decorations for unmarried young women-
DeleteNo accessories and jewellry are worn with kimono - they distract from its beauty and may damage very expensive silk.
DeleteOf you belong to a clan the clan mark is most often on the back of the kimono, especially when marrying and so on. A
DeleteThe Kimono's are just beautiful. Both royal ladies look so elegant.
ReplyDeleteThe Empress Masako Kimona is such a beautiful and delicate Garment. The color is beautiful. css
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