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"Daemon gave his heart to Rhaenyra. He married her when he's not a marrying kind of guy. He doesn't let anyone in, but he let her in." — GEETA VASANT PATEL.

My family was just destroyed. You should've been at my side.

HOUSE OF THE DRAGON 2.06 - "Smallfolk"

Spotlight - The Famous Miyako Odori Ensemble

This is a topic that’s been requested a few times before, but I wanted to make it a spotlight rather than a “What’s That Thing?” as it’s such an important topic that hasn’t had much written in English about it. Also, the people who helped me research all of this were the people who have actually worn these outfits themselves, the maiko and geiko of Gion Kobu! I have been asked to keep their names a secret, but I cannot even begin to thank them for the time and effort even they put into finding some of this information! I also have to thank their many patrons who also helped to mediate the process! If an image does not have a source underneath it is because I have received permission to post them and the original sources have asked to remain anonymous. With that said, let’s start back at the beginning!

As written about numerous times before, the first Miyako Odori took place in 1872, but it’s hard to say really when the famous blue kimono and red obi came into being due to a lack of documentation. However, we know that it came into being before the end of the 19th century, so it’s history is quite long. For the most part, it’s kept the same colors and overall shapes since its inception. Only one thing actually changes on both the kimono and the obi each year: the motifs. In keeping with the old traditions of Ryōzuma (両褄), which means “Mirror Image,” the kimono carry the traits of the Late Meiji/Early Taisho style of pattern placement that was vogue at the time. Each side of the kimono, including the sleeves, is almost an identical copy of the other.The obi usually carries an independent theme that remains bright and cheerful. The designs for each year are agreed upon ahead of time, usually up to a year in advance, and feature the wonderful yuzen craftsmanship and Nishijin weaving that Kyoto is known for. The designs are chosen by the Inoue iemoto, Yachiyo Inoue, and usually reflect some form of anniversary for an important shrine or symbols that are considered lucky. Because of this yearly change it’s easy to match a kimono and obi to a specific year! So, before we look at differences, let’s look at the current design for 2018:

2018 features Kichō (几帳), which are partitions used by the nobility during the Heian Period. I’ve explained them a bit before here. The obi, oddly enough, is from 2016 (someone must have switched it at the last minute!) showcases bright Kusudama (薬玉), which I’ve also spoken about here and here. As a comparison, this is what stays the same year after year: Kimono: -Shidarezakura (枝垂桜 - Trailing Cherry Blossoms) and Yanagi (柳 - Willow) that adorn the shoulders. The flowers are always white, red, pink, and yellow while the willow are white and green. There’s also small little willow buds in red that are scattered around. Originally it was just a few cherry blossoms, but the current design has been in place since 1950 to match the special props that are used each year for the dances. -Red hakkake (inner lining) and false red sleeves -Pink hiyoku (added hem) and false pink sleeves -Red eri (collar) woven with gold thread -Blue and pink koshihimo to hold the kimono up while on stage -Tucks in the sleeves and shoulders reminiscent of maiko (the original performers who wore this on stage were all maiko. Nowadays both maiko and geiko wear it.) Obi: -Red base -Crest of Gion You may have noticed that one very important aspect under kimono is missing: the color. That’s because it hasn’t always been blue! Yes, for the majority of its inception it has been blue, but there have been some years where two different background colors have been used! The most common “other” color prior to World War II was white, whereas afterward it was green! For some years the jikata geiko also wore the famous kimono, but in black!

A green version from 1978 from Abbey J.

Some years back a kimono seller managed to get a hold of one of the rare black ones that was unfinished and sold off since they had too many made. It was from 2009. I may be a bit biased, but 2009′s design is my absolute favorite ^^! For those of you who have asked this question a few times and for the people who may have noticed how much it stood out in the above breakdown, the kamon featured on the obi is very unusual and can only be found on these obi nowadays as it is the original kamon for the Gion district when it was first founded. Up close, it looks like this:

The main kamon in the middle is taken from Yasaka Shrine (八坂神社), as it was due to the shrine’s presence that a kagai managed to spring up. The leaves and flowers surrounding it are meant to represent the flowers of Gion, that is, the maiko and geiko who call the district home.  So, what does it look like all put together?

Image from the 1950s courtesy of Blue Ruin.

Image from 2007 courtesy of Melissa Chase. As you can see, whether in black and white or in color, the effect it has while on stage is breathtaking! Hopefully one day you’ll be able to see them up close and in person ^^!

What it feels like when you win the Star War.

are you guys seeing this

OSHA & QIMIR in THE ACOLYTE

“dungeon meshi is darker than you think” fairies are real and they’re made of cum

Hannibal (2013-2015)

1x07 || 3x07

I want you to know exactly where I am. And where you can always find me.

Yashagaike - Masahiro Shinoda 1979

Rare pattern for this antique furisode, depicting a carefree riverside scenery featuring three geisha enjoying summery leisures.

In the boat cruising on the skirt, the geisha in purple is fishing, while her companion in green is scooping water with a sakazuki (sake cup). On right sleeve, another geisha (wearing a chic hikizuri with plovers taking flight over drying fishnets) is casually strolling by a bridge.

Furisode like that are such novelty items. Like OP, I wonder why such a garment was commisionned, and who wore it and where!

[Kagami no onna dokuro fû - Woman looking at a skull-like mirror], eerie modern hikizuri by artist NISHIOKA PENCIL, in homage to All Is Vanity by Charles Allan Gilbert

cers 👑👑

her pose is based off this screencap of shiv succession just because i thought it fits [:

MALI’S 22K CELEBRATION ✶ CERSEI LANNISTER ↬🌷+ sansa or margaery or alicent or cersei (for @elena-gilbert)

GAME OF THRONES, season 2 episode 1

Ewan Mitchell as Prince Aemond Targaryen, the Kinslayer House of the Dragon | 2.04 "The Red Dragon and the Gold"

Softest tones for this summer outfit, pairing a lovely obi with embroidered kani (crab), and a kimono full of cute seasonal patterns:

Tanabata/star festival themed: tanzaku (paper strips on bamboo), hoshi (star)

Summer treats : kaizukushi (assorted shells), suika (watermelon),

masturi/festival themed: mizufuusuen/water balloon, uchiwa (round fan), kingyo (goldfish), chouchin (paper lantern), etc

wow i can't wait for the avex pictures panel to announce noragami s3, it'll definitely happen!!

‘Guardian’

#gaslight, gatekeep, girlboss

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"He’s always just had eyes for one person." - Matt Smith

OKAY, CAN WE TALK ABOUT SEVIKA USING JINX'S PISTOL AND HER FISHBONE'S COUSING ARM????

they became besties

babie lato (1875), józef chełmoński // chłopi (2023), dir. dk welchman & hugh welchman

Listen for the baneful chants. Weep with them, as one in trance. And weep with us, oh, weep with us...