Kanoukou

I took lessons of Nihon Waso to learn how to wear Kimono by myself. I have clumsy hands, so it was difficult but beneficial and valuable opportunity for me in that not only I could put on Kimono without any assistance but also I could study Kimono culture.
As a lesson we took part in a lecture meeting held at this Kimono and obi or sash dealer in Kyoto. Here Kanoko is one of the largest dealers in Kyoto. The long-​established residential-​style shop was so large and solemn that I felt stressed to enter it. The threshold was too high for me. We listened to the lectures about history and culture of Kimono and observed the studio which general people did not usually enter. In the studio, an old craftsman spun various colored threads and wove them. I admired a precise skilled technique. Such a splendid work of art is done simply because he does each task carefully which needs time. I can’t help but looking up to him.
Next, we were shown the products to purchase if there is something favorite. Some classmates made a contract, but I bought nothing, because I already had enough kimonos.
I only pay luxurious lunch charging 1,000 yen, and I felt slightly uncomfortable. But don’t worry, because they did not forced you to do.
The male owner and his son was very good at a talk. Sometimes kimono-​related events are held. If I buy a product, I will be invited to the event. I came to want a kimono for summer when I heard such a story.