Antiquing in Tokyo

A trip to Tokyo is not complete without a trip to an antique market and today I went to one of my favourites, the Oedo market at the International Forum. We got there nice and early, which was heaven as we got to see all the vendors setting up and could pounce on the good stuff!

We took our time wandering around and I did really well with my purchases. I left with some wonderful pieces and I now have some fabulous fabrics to take home and play with.

Fave fabric Friday

This Friday's fabric is a stunning orange and cream Japanese kimono fabric that I bought in Tokyo. 

I love the simple blossom and chrysanthemum motifs, so characteristic of Japanese design, but although it's an antique, it's very modern-looking. It has definitely been well-loved and worn, and probably has a few stories to tell! The silk is beautifully soft and fine and I can imagine how lovely it would feel to wear.

I only have a small piece of this and am looking forward to making some coin purses out of it.

Fave fabric Friday

I love a bit of vibrant purple and you can't get much more vibrant than this! It's a beautiful kimono that I found at an antique market in Tokyo a while ago. As with many of the fabrics I buy, I am loathe to cut it up and it has been sitting in my fabric stash, waiting to be used. I am unlikely to wear it, so I must be brave and cut it up!!! I'm thinking of using it for a clutch bag and will add a suitably vibrant lining to match the outside. Maybe a bright red?!