kimono inspiration

Velcro Obi and Obi Sash Belt available from www.rubykimono.com

Ruby Kimono is a celebration of colour, creativity and Japanese textiles. Jennifer Latimer began the label in early 2006, both to make a large selection of Japanese 'Yukata' cotton robes readily available in Australia, and to introduce her range of custom products made by hand from recycled kimono fabrics sourced from Japan. These include a variety of accessories and sashes which are available from www.rubykimono.com. The site also features a 'design-your-own' sash which enables the customer to combine their choice of style, silks or cottons, prints and linings. Some of the gorgeous vintage kimono fabrics on offer are pictured below.

The variety of styles & fabric combinations is something else - you'll be happy knowing your creation is one-of-a-kind. Styles include the following:

• 1. The Obi Sash Belt with Velvet Ribbons. This consists of a single silk piece or multicolour pieces, from AUD $80.
• 2. The Velcro Obi. This style fastens flat at the back - choose from cotton or velvet with a single silk piece or multicolour pieces, from AUD $60.
• 3. The Padded Obi with Ribbons. This is a stripe or block colour cotton with single silk or multicolour pieces. It is tapered at the ends and tied with a ribbon at the front or back, from AUD $70.

Padded Obi wih Ribbons available from www.rubykimono.com

• 4. The 3 Way Sash. This versatile creation is designed for wearing on the head, waist or beltloops. The self-tying sashes are made using cotton or silks, AUD $35 - AUD $45.
• 5. The Scarf. An elegant piece made from block colour cottons and silks, AUD $38 each.
• 6. DESIGN-YOUR-OWN - Combine your choice of style & fabrics for something truly unique!

3 Way Sash available from www.rubykimono.com