Kimono Kraft

Edo Pop: Japanese Prints 1825 - 1895 at the Watts Gallery Artists’ Village.

Exhibition ends 6th October 2024.

https://www.wattsgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/edo-pop

Travel to the bustling metropolis of Edo through 19th-century Japanese woodblock prints. Discover the dynamic history of Edo (1604-1868), modern day Tokyo, a thriving hub that flourished during a time of seclusion and tranquillity.

Focusing on the period 1825 – 1895, this will be the first public display for a number of these works, which were hugely popular in 19th century Japan and also in Europe, where prints were collected by artists including Rossetti, Whistler, Van Gogh and Monet.

Above text courtesy of Watts Gallery Artists’ Village.

Highlights include:

‘Geisha Some of Yanagibashi Holding a Cat’
(Detail) 1870
Toyohara Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

‘The New Shimabara Pleasure Quarter, Edo’
(Five prints, originally part of a 10 panel panorama) 1869
Utagawa Kuniteru II (1830-1874)

‘Looking Dark’
1888
Tsukioka Yosh*toshi (1832-1892)

‘Otani Tomoemon V (1833-1873), Nakamura Shikan IV (1831-1899) and Sawamura Tossho II (1838-1886) perform a Lion Dance’
1867
Toyohara Kunichika (1835 - 1900)

‘Hour of the the Dragon in the Yoshiwara’
1856
Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865)

Lovely lavender bags……..

Shop via the link in the bio or at https://kimonokraft.etsy.com


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New lavender bags……..

Shop via the link in the bio or at https://kimonokraft.etsy.com

Lithosia quadra, the four-spotted footman, is a moth of the family Erebidae. It is found in southern and central Europe, then east across the Palearctic to the Amur River and Japan. It is also found in the south of Great Britain and Scandinavia.

The wingspan is 35–55 mm. The males are smaller than the females and have gray wings with a yellow wing joint and a blue-black stripe at the front of the outer rim of the forewing. The females have yellow wings with two blue-black dots. It is the biggest species of the subfamily Lithosiinae.

The above courtesy of Wikipedia:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithosia_quadra

The perfect Sunday in excellent company  seeing the sublime Yoshida: Three Generations of Japanese Printmaking at the .

Ends 3rd November, an absolute must-see.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 







 

One for your diary, 's vintage market at the brewery, Sunday 18th August 2024

The low-down:

You’ll find mid 20th century furniture, art, lighting, homeware and ceramics, prints, books, records, cameras, French brocante, vintage clothes and lots more

Most traders take card payments, and will deliver locally if you want to buy something BIG

🍻 The Taproom will be serving up bountiful pints from their range of excellent draught beer - all brewed on site.

📍 Gipsy Hill Brewing Co
Hamilton Road Industrial Estate
Norwood
London SE27 9SF


11-6pm
FREE ENTRY

https://www.solastcenturyfair.co.uk/next-events/gipsy-hill-2024-august

Step-free entrance, and level access throughout. Dog friendly

Getting there:
Please use public transport, walk or cycle to the market if possible

By train:
Gipsy Hill Station – 8mins walk
Sydenham Hill Station – 14mins

Bus: 322

Car: on street parking nearby

Royal Academy Summer Show Highlights

‘Sophia’ by Michael de Bono
Oil on panel
No 329

‘Still Life with Lemons’ by Joshua Leigh
Oil
No 307

‘Bomb’ by Michelle Thompson
Digital artwork
No 520

‘A Cat called Jason and The Golden Fleece’ by Charlotte Farmer
Screenprint with gilt-edge card
No 285

‘Nest and Egg, Long Tailed Tit’ by Christopher James
Acrylic
No 430

‘Cafe in Rigi’ by Giedre Kazlauskaite
Oil
No 323

‘The Forgotten Place’ by Maxine Gregson
Screenprint
No 1051

‘Animal Crackers’ by Charlotte Farmer
Screenprint
No 260

‘Knickerbocker Glory’ by The Parlour at Fortum and Mason
Strawberry and Vanilla Ice Cream, Pineapple, Raspberries, Whipped Cream, Italian Meringue, Raspberry Coulis
Totally delicious

Shop restock visit;

www.etsy.com/uk/shop/KimonoKraft

Shop restock, visit;

https://kimonokraft.etsy.com

So beautiful...has to be shared...

"Japanese Imari plate with Kintsugi repair, a traditional repair method for cherished vessels using lacquer mixed with gold powder." Available to purchase from

595 H x 95 D x 590 W

https://www.retrouvius.com/product/japanese-imari-plate-9137/

Text and image courtesy of Retrouvius.

TODAY

The Summer Vintage Fair returns to Chiddingstone Castle for its 9th year and takes place on Sunday 30th June in the Castle grounds from 10.30am to 4.00pm.

With an extensive array of fabulous French and English homewares, decorative vintage, textiles, furniture, fashion, jewellery, accessories, pre-loved items and gardenalia - this truly is a festival of all things vintage.

Bringing both Vintage & Home Front themes to the entertainment programme, with singing & dancing throughout the day.
Delicious refreshments will be provided by local food specialists.
Browse the stalls, take in the entertainment, visit the Castle and Collections, picnic in the grounds and stay all day!

On the day Tickets:
£7.50 per adult, £2.50 per child
Advance ticket sales:
https://events.liveit.io/.../the-summer-vintage-fair.../

Chiddingstone Castle
Hill Hoath Road, Chiddingstone, Nr Tonbridge, Kent, TN8 7AD United Kingdom

New stock which will be exclusively available at vintage fair this Sunday.

What you need to know:

The Summer Vintage Fair returns to Chiddingstone Castle for its 9th year and takes place on Sunday 30th June in the Castle grounds from 10.30am to 4.00pm.

With an extensive array of fabulous French and English homewares, decorative vintage, textiles, furniture, fashion, jewellery, accessories, pre-loved items and gardenalia - this truly is a festival of all things vintage.

Bringing both Vintage & Home Front themes to the entertainment programme, with singing & dancing throughout the day.
Delicious refreshments will be provided by local food specialists.
Browse the stalls, take in the entertainment, visit the Castle and Collections, picnic in the grounds and stay all day!

On the day Tickets:
£7.50 per adult, £2.50 per child
Advance ticket sales:
https://events.liveit.io/.../the-summer-vintage-fair.../

Chiddingstone Castle
Hill Hoath Road, Chiddingstone, Nr Tonbridge, Kent, TN8 7AD United Kingdom

New stock which will be exclusively available at vintage fair this Sunday.

What you need to know:

The Summer Vintage Fair returns to Chiddingstone Castle for its 9th year and takes place on Sunday 30th June in the Castle grounds from 10.30am to 4.00pm.
With an extensive array of fabulous French and English homewares, decorative vintage, textiles, furniture, fashion, jewellery, accessories, pre-loved items and gardenalia - this truly is a festival of all things vintage.

Bringing both Vintage & Home Front themes to the entertainment programme, with singing & dancing throughout the day.

Delicious refreshments will be provided by local food specialists.

Browse the stalls, take in the entertainment, visit the Castle and Collections, picnic in the grounds and stay all day!

On the day Tickets:
£7.50 per adult, £2.50 per child

Advance ticket sales:
https://events.liveit.io/chiddingstone-castle/the-summer-vintage-fair-sunday-30th-june-2024/

Chiddingstone Castle
Hill Hoath Road, Chiddingstone, Nr Tonbridge, Kent, TN8 7AD United Kingdom

Brand new stock which will be exclusively available this Sunday at 's first Vintage Market at the Brewery at Gipsy Hill Taproom, south London, on Sunday 16 June!

Inside and outside the event space you can expect to find mid 20th century furniture, lighting, homeware and ceramics, prints, books, records, French brocante, salvage, vintage clothes and lots more

Most traders take card payments, and will deliver locally if you want to buy something big

🌮 🥙☕️ Amazing street food and coffee provided by KERB+ out in the yard


🍻 And of course the Taproom will be serving up bountiful pints from their range of excellent draught beer - all brewed on site

It’s Father’s Day, so come along to Gipsy Hill Brewery on Sunday 16th June, and find loads of unusual things to buy, drink great beer and enjoy amazing food!

📍 Gipsy Hill Brewing Co
Hamilton Road Industrial Estate
Norwood
London SE27 9SF


FREE ENTRY | 11am to 6pm

Step-free entrance, and level access throughout. Dog friendly

Getting there:
We recommend using public transport and/or walking, or cycling to the market if possible

By train:
Gipsy Hill Station – 8mins walk
Sydenham Hill Station – 14mins

Bus: 322

We’re excited to participate at 's first Vintage Market at the Brewery at Gipsy Hill Taproom, south London, on Sunday 16 June!

Inside and outside the event space you can expect to find mid 20th century furniture, lighting, homeware and ceramics, prints, books, records, French brocante, salvage, vintage clothes and lots more

Most traders take card payments, and will deliver locally if you want to buy something big

🌮 🥙☕️ Amazing street food and coffee provided by KERB+ out in the yard


🍻 And of course the Taproom will be serving up bountiful pints from their range of excellent draught beer - all brewed on site

It’s Father’s Day, so come along to Gipsy Hill Brewery on Sunday 16th June, and find loads of unusual things to buy, drink great beer and enjoy amazing food!

📍 Gipsy Hill Brewing Co
Hamilton Road Industrial Estate
Norwood
London SE27 9SF


FREE ENTRY

Step-free entrance, and level access throughout. Dog friendly

Getting there:
We recommend using public transport and/or walking, or cycling to the market if possible

By train:
Gipsy Hill Station – 8mins walk
Sydenham Hill Station – 14mins

Bus: 322

https://www.solastcenturyfair.co.uk/next-events/gipsy-hill-2024-june

Something new.... phone cases, now available:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/kimonokraft

Get in there quick!

Second-hand finds... possibly a Red Cardinal? Definitely, a companion for another bird.

Not sure about the frame but easy to change.

Al & Tulips

A joyous day - the weather held, the sun shone and the blossom bloomed.

Happy Hanami and thank you for inviting me to enjoy the fun. Here's to next year!

The Summer Vintage Fair returns to for its ninth year and takes place on Sunday 30th June in the Castle grounds from 10.30am to 4.00pm.

With an extensive array of fabulous French and English homewares, decorative vintage, textiles, furniture, fashion, jewellery, accessories, pre-loved items and gardenalia - this truly is a festival of all things vintage.

Bringing both Vintage & Home Front themes to the entertainment programme, with singing & dancing throughout the day.

Delicious refreshments will be provided by local food specialists.

Browse the stalls, take in the entertainment, visit the Castle and Collections, picnic in the grounds and stay all day!

On the day Tickets:
£7.50 per adult, £2.50 per child

Chiddingstone Castle
Hill Hoath Road, Chiddingstone, Nr Tonbridge, Kent, TN8 7AD United Kingdom

Further information and to buy tickets:
https://events.liveit.io/chiddingstone-castle/the-summer-vintage-fair-sunday-30th-june-2024/

Thank you to all who popped by, perused & purchased from Kimono Kraft today, at So Last Century's Vintage Market at the Mansion at Beckenham Place Park.

Your next chance to buy and see our goodies in person will be a

t the Brogdale Collections’ Hanami Blossom Day.

A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Japanese culture amidst the breathtaking backdrop of blossoming orchards whilst celebrating the start of springtime.

WHEN: Saturday 13th April | 10am – 3pm

WHERE: Brogdale Collections, Brogdale Farm, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8XZ

TICKETS: Adult ticket (16yrs+) £15, under 16 years are FREE

BOOKING: See link in bio or visit 

🌸 Discover the traditions of Japan, celebrate cherry blossom and the arrival of spring
🌸 Watch amazing Taiko drum performances and sword displays
🌸 Witness a traditional tea ceremony with matcha and sweet tea tastings
🌸 Try your hand at traditional calligraphy
🌸 Have a go at origami
🌸 Learn about bonsai
🌸 Learn how to make sushi
🌸 Try on a kimono
🌸 Tours of the blossom orchards
🌸 Bring a picnic

                             

We'll be here this Monday. Here's the low-down:

April 1st - Easter Monday - Vintage Market at the Mansion at Beckenham Place Park

50 great vintage dealers outdoors and inside the Mansion:

Mid 20th-century furniture, lighting, ceramics and homeware, original travel posters, prints, books, records, antique maps and charts, French brocante, salvage, textiles, vintage clothes, accessories and lots more....

10-5pm | Free | Dogs welcome | level access

The Mansion, Beckenham Place Park, London BR3 1SY

Amazing street food including burritos, noodles and bao buns, sweet and savoury crepes, fish+chips, plus great coffee and brownies

Live music from midday by our market band the brilliant

The will also be open, serving great food hot drinks and plenty of craft beer

Several of the Mansion’s talented artists such as will have their doors again for another Open Studios on the day, where you can see and buy their work

Celebrate the arrival of spring and come over to on Easter Monday for amazing and unusual things to buy, delicious street food, live music and wonderful buildings and parkland to explore

Parking is limited, so travel smart by leaving your car at home

Visit solastcenturyfair.co.uk for full details

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