space kimono

It's Friday and I thought I'd post some lighter content—namely, the space-themed kimono and yukata I've seen around the web. You could say that kimono are the "uniform" of the Way of Tea for Japanese and non-Japanese practitioners alike, though we don't generally wear anything this flashy. :) For general space-related fashion, head over to the STARtorialist.

kimono representing USA, including Apollo module and astronaut

The IMAGINE ONEWORLD KIMONO PROJECT is creating 196 unique kimonos, each representing a different country participating in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.

women's kimono with Sputnik pattern

In the collection of The Los Angeles County Museum of Art, not currently on view.

@moffmiyazaki's sketch of a New Horizons-themed men's style yukata

@moffmiyazaki's sketch of a New Horizons-themed women's style yukata

a space-exploration-themed yukata and obi, front view

a space-exploration-themed yukata and obi, back view

Apollo 13 themed yukata

Available for order and delivery in Japan at the Rumi Rock Store web site.

closeup of Apollo 13 yukata fabric

Yukatas made with this fabric are available for order and delivery in Japan at the Rumi Rock Store web site.

obi commemorating the Apollo moon landings

Riffing off the folkloric moon rabbit.