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kimono/samue
kimono accessories
furoshiki

kimono/samue

Unisex

		size S size M size L size XL A    70cm 73cm 76cm 79cm B    74cm 79cm 84cm 89cm C    62cm 66cm 71cm 75cm D    60-82cm 70-92cm 75-102cm 80-112cm E    98cm 103cm 108cm 113cm Letters in tables refer to left diagram
navy blue samue set top with 2 double front pockets pants w/ drawstring waist/leg openings and 2 slanted front and one back pockets 100% heavy cotton washable XX $76.50 quantity: select size: size S size M size L size XL
NOTE: brown color and top available only
clearance item! 30% off! samue top, large heavy cotton fabric WTKL $39 $27 59in sleeve to sleeve, 33in length quantity: select color: brown	clearance item! 30% off! samue top, medium heavy cotton fabric WTKM $35 $24 56in sleeve to sleeve, 31in length quantity: select color: brown

Women

We also offer a variety of used kimonos and obis that are in very good condition and appropriate for tea ceremony. Please inquire if you are interested or would like more information.

women's two piece juban polyester and cotton XEW-1 $70 quantity: select style: medium size large size	women's one piece kimono raincoat 100% polyester washable WK-60 $275 quantity: select style: dark red w/ black pin stripes dark purple w/ pin stripes navy blue w/ black stripes black woven pattern	women's two piece kimono raincoat 100% polyester washable WK-61 $200 quantity: select style: dark red w/ black pin stripes dark purple w/ pin stripes navy blue w/ black stripes black woven pattern

clearance item! 30% off! women's green samue top unique tie-dye trimming 100% cotton 2 front pockets medium only WTKK-1 $65 $45 146cm sleeve to sleeve, 65cm length, 69cm back width quantity:	clearance item! 30% off! women's blue samue top unique tie-dye design 100% cotton large only WTKK-4 $70 $49 155cm sleeve to sleeve, 835cm length, 74cm back width quantity:

Men

size M size L size LL size LLL A    72cm (28 1/4") 74cm (29") 76cm (30") 78.5cm (31") B    140cm (55") 144cm (56 3/4") 151cm (59 1/2") 154cm (60 1/2") C    30cm (12") 32cm (12 1/2") 33cm (13") 33cm (13") D    26.5cm (10 1/2") 29.5cm (11 1/2") 31cm (12 1/4") 31cm (12 1/4")	size M size L size LL A    68cm (26 3/4") 68cm (26 3/4") 72cm (28 1/4") B    140cm (55") 142cm (56") 144cm (56 3/4")	Letters in tables refer to above diagram
men’s kimono ready made & washable fully lined with tsumugi-like texture in 100% polyester fabric. WK-5B $220 quantity: select style: size M - grey size M - blue size M - brown size M - olive size L - grey size L - blue size L - brown size L - olive size LL - grey size LL - blue size LL - brown size LL - olive size LLL - grey size LLL - blue size LLL - brown size LLL - olive	men's one piece juban 100% polyester washable ZKJ-2 $95 quantity: select size: size M size L size LL

kimono accessories

Unisex

tabi with 4 metal clips 100% cotton ZA $13.00 23cm - 28cm quantity: select size: 23cm 24cm 25cm 26cm 27cm 28cm	tabi with 4 metal clips 100% cotton ZA-5 $24 29cm, 30cm quantity: select size: 29cm 30cm	tabi socks stretchable nylon ZA-1 $8.00 size M for women's size 6 to 8 size L for women's size 9 to 10 or men's size up to 8 size LL for men's size 9 or larger made in china quantity: select size: size M size L size LL
kimono hanger telescopic arms ZD $20 quantity:	tatougami paper envelope for storing kimono and obi WK-10 $3 quantity: select size: kimono size obi size

Women

zori cream leather size LL: 25 1/2cm - 26cm ZAZ-1 $180 quantity:	zori cream leather size LLL: 26 1/2cm - 27cm ZAZ-2 $210 quantity:	silk tie WKY-21 sold out quantity:
obi ita with belt waist board under obi ZKA-1 $22 quantity:	obi makura pillow for obi ZKA-2 $14 quantity:	eri shin collar stiffner ZKA-3 $5 quantity:
korin belt elastic with clips for collar ZKA-6 $20 quantity:	reversible velcro belt ZC-2 $20 9.5cm x 100cm quantity:	kimono adjustable waist belt ZC-4 $20 quantity:

Men

zori synthetic surface with black velvet straps size M: 25cm ZAZ-5 $40 quantity:	zori synthetic surface with black velvet straps size L: 28cm ZAZ-7 $60 quantity:	men's obi 100% cotton WK-4 $50 quantity: select color: grey green navy blue
black datejime belt with velcro ZC-1 $30 quantity:	black elastic waist belt ZC-5 $14 quantity:	metal collar clips for men's kimono ZC-3 $12 quantity:

furoshiki

small furoshiki reversible 100% polyester WZF-1 $8 45cm x 46cm quantity: select colors: purple dots/green cherry navy dots/purple cherry green dots/navy asanoha (flax leaves)	medium furoshiki reversible 100% polyester WZF-2 $12 71cm x 73cm quantity: select color: purple dots/green cherry navy dots/purple cherry green dots/navy asanoha (flax leaves)
large navy blue furoshiki pattern shows how to wrap different items 100% cotton WZF-3 $12 95cm x 95cm quantity:

Mottainai - Why use a furoshiki?

The Japanese word mottainai has had various different meanings over time, including "it was inconvenient" and "modest as it is more than my situation, graciously." Today, it is roughly translated as "it is so wasteful that things are not made full use of their value." Japanese often use this word when a necessity or something important is wasted (such as time or food).

The word mottainai has become a catchphrase for Kenyan environmentalist and politician/political activist Dr. Wangari Maathai, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004.

Here is an excerpt of the 88th Commencement Speech she gave at Connecticut College in 2006:

Recently I was in Japan. When I went there and talked to them, they told me they used to be very conscious of this concept of mottainai, but we are losing it. Since I went there, they have revived that concept. The Japanese custom, before they became very affluent, was to tie gifts in a piece of cloth, which they called furoshiki. They tie it so you give the gift but you keep the cloth. So, you recycle it, you reuse it. Now, of course, we use paper and every time you use paper, remember that is a cut tree. That is a tree that has died to produce paper.

Tea Circle supports the concept of mottainai and is now offering furoshikis. Furoshikis can not only be used for wrapping gifts as Maathai suggested, but also as wrapping, covering, and/or carrying a multitude of items in a multitude of situations.

Information here was gathered from the following sources:
Wikipedia
Connecticut College

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