Ties That Bynde and Ohio Kimono teamed up to create an epic limited edition series of hand made corsets featuring fabric sourced from authentic Japanese Kimono! Much of the fabric used for these kimono were sourced from luxurious furisode. Each corset is 1 of a kind, and made in the USA by a renown corset maker known for her quality. This weekend at Youmacon you can find these stunning 1 of a kind corsets at the Ties That Bind booth, which is located by the Ohio Kimono booth.

This week we have added a wide selection of fresh offering to our online kimono store: furisode, tomesode, children's kimono, men's juban, haori and more! Be certain to explore our website to discover many of these wonderful beautiful kimono, some of which are true treasures. In particular we are in love with the beautiful hand-sewn black tomesode that features peacocks, and the antique silk furisode with plum blossoms and bamboo. In the coming weeks you can expect to see us

Last year we sold a selection of premium fabrics sourced from furisode to a world class corset designer with the express intention of using them to make luxurious and 100% unique one of a kind authentic corsets. These corsets will be one of a kind works of fashionable art. Jessica at Ties That Bynde is a renown corset maker who has crafted beautiful corsets for years. We can not wait to see the finished products, and we will feature the finished corsets here. Each corset is o

This weekend we are at the Ginza Festival in Chicago! Admission is only $5 and this event is well known for its traditional entertainment including Obon dancing, taiko, martial arts, and epic shopping experience. We have proudly took part in this historic Japanese festival for a number of years and re excited to return once more. You can find at our booth a selection of yukata, haori, michiyuki, obi, tabi socks, kanzashi, and more for all ages and body types! From children to

This past weekend we were excited to once more take part in the Japanese Summer Festival hosted once a year at the Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford, Illinois. Every July this festival offers a selection of transnational Japanese entertainment including the likes of taiko, koto, awa odori, calligraphy, and more. If you ever have a chance to attend this event, we highly recommend it and feel that this Festival is largely an unknown gem tucked away in a world renown Japanes

We were recently approached by the internationally known Tokyo Weekender for an interview regarding our role as a global kimono influencer. Tokyo Weekender is a Japanese publication that focuses mostly on life in Tokyo Japan, however as a modern metropolitan city Tokyo has an eye on the global community and regard the international traditional kimono wearing community with interest. As a small family business we continue to be humbled by such generous publicity, and are grate

We recently took part in Anthrocon 2019! What is Anthrocon? Anthrocon is a massive annual convention that takes place in Pittsburg, PA and is oriented toward the furry community. This year we decided to take part int he Anthrocon dealers room and we greatly enjoyed our time. Over the years we have dressed a wide variety of people in kimono, many of which identify as a Furry. Over time we have had practice with pairing fur suits and kimono, which came in really handy at Anthro

If you live in the southwest corner of Ohio we have news for you! The Cincinnati Art Museum just opened the exhibit 'Kimono: Refashioning Contemporary Style'. Ohio Kimono was a part of the opening night celebrations that also included a live taiko performance, and a sushi bar. For the exhibit we were invited by the art museum to host a kimono dressing lecture and presentation demonstrating the core basics of wearing a Japanese kimono in a culturally respectful way at 7pm and

Shinto: Discovery of the Divine in Japanese Art Official Site: http://www.clevelandart.org/exhibitions/shinto-discovery-divine-japanese-art It may come as a surprise to some of you, however the Cleveland Museum Of Art is a world class venue that I personally feel is in the top 3 of all Art Museums in the USA. Widely overlooked this Art Museum offers an impressive collection with FREE admission to the public. Most recently they have on display a dazzling collection of Shinto a

We are excited to announce that on June 28th, we will be hosting 2 guest lecture and presentations at the prestigious Cincinnati Art Museum in conjunction to the upcoming new exhibit Kimono: Refashioning Contemporary Style. At 7pm and then later at 9pm we will be discussing the fundamentals of wearing Japanese kimono, and debunking many misconceptions about Japanese kimono. This is a perfect chance to learn about Japanese kimono in person, and everyone is encouraged to atte

This past April marked the 10 year anniversary of Ohio Kimono. We celebrated by hosting a one day special event and kimono outing at the Schedel Japanese Gardens in Elmore, Ohio. This limited engagement included entertainment, lots of traditional Japanese kimono on display, and free admission. We also had a paid professional photographer in attendance who took a number of wonderful photos and we are existed to share those photos with you. #japanesekimono #kimono #SchedelJapan

Cherry Blossom season is upon us, and all over the world people are celebrating the annual return of the famous flowers. The Japanese term for the cherry blossom is sakura (桜). Did you know that there are well over 600 different types of cherry blossom trees? The different types of cherry blossom trees have different colors, petal shapes, and even bloom during different times. The cherry blossoms trees are famously a little tricky to predict, and the bloom typically lasts aro

March 16th, 2019 we will be out in Salem, Oregon for their 5th annual Cherry Blossom Day at the State Capital! This family friendly one day event includes traditional music such as taiko, ikebana displays, hands on activities, and even a kimono contest! We are sponsoring the kimono contest! We will have with us a selection of authentic vintage kimono including yukata and even some formals as well as haori, and even obi. At this time this is our only west coast show scheduled

This month we are attending Zipcon 2019, in Akron Ohio. This epic one day anime convention is budget friendly, and offers a great chance to get out and enjoy some cosplay to fight back that cabin fever. Admission is only $5, and parking is free so this is a great chance to come shop with us! We will ahve a full selection of Japanese kimono, haori, obi, and more in stock with us. You can learn more about this great one day event: https://zipcon.weebly.com/ #zipcon #zipcon201

Japanese kimono can be worn all year long: from the heat of the summer, to the cold of winter. Often the way the colder weather is dealt with is by layering your attire. While many kimono include a juban under layer to help keep the inside of the kimono clean, it also is an additional layer of warmth. There is an alternative look that many people have been experimenting with in various kimono communities. We first saw this look on Instagram on a Japanese account that feature