Adapting the Kimono

Mōʻiliʻili Community Center

June 15 & June 29, 2025

Instructor: Ann Asakura

This class will serve as an introduction to the dyeing/weaving techniques of Japanese and Okinawan textiles and their traditional clothing formats. In 1979 this was the very first Temari class, then named “New Wave Kimono”

Taking apart kimono, chanchanko and hanten is a perfect way to respect these garments’ meticulous construction. In this class, you will create a Western garment from these 15-18” width pieces.

Disclaimer: ALL classes are non-refundable and non-transferable.

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