Products

SHOPPING:

Shopping at Ah! Kimono is designed for both "Online Shopping" as well as more a traditional offline paper order form. To shop online click the "Online Store" menu option on the left. If you want to browse the products on this page and order by fax or mail, each item has a detail page associated with it that will lead you to the "order form" you can fill out, print and fax or mail to us. You can also reach the order form via the menu frame on the left.

Kimono Fabric

	TWIN PACK - Two pieces approximately 14 x 14 inches. Price $8.00. Average packet weight is 1.5 ounces.		NINE PACK- One of our most popular packages. Nine pieces each approximately 7 x 14 inches. Price $18.00. Average packet weight is 3.5 ounces.
	SIX PACK- Six 14 x 14 inch pieces. Equal to 3 fat quarters. Plenty to piece the fronts of a vest. Price $24.00. Average packet weight is 4.5 ounces.		DESIGNER PACK - Four 14 x 28 inch pieces. Price $30.00. Average packet weight is 5.5 ounces.

SHORT CUTS- There are12 to 20 unique pieces of silk and silk blends from vintage Japanese kimono ranging from 4” x 6” to 7” x 13” in each bundle. This is the same quality as the fabric in our other packets, but the pieces are too short to make the size requirements. Minimal sorting and packaging is done to keep the price very affordable. No color choice. Every bundle is different. Price $15.00. Weight is 4 ounces.

We created these packets based on the way kimono are constructed. The fabric is woven approximately 14 inches wide. One portion is cut in half and sewn to each front to create the overlap. So we end up with pieces that are either about 14 inches wide or about 7 inches wide. Most of the fabrics are silk, or silk & some other fiber such as cotton, wool, ramie or linen. Click on product names or thumbnails to see larger images.

C O L O R S :
Generally, the lighter colors will have the larger patterns. Patterns on dark colors are usually geometric. We have grouped the colors into families. Please give us as much additional information as you can about your preferences. You may order combinations if you wish. For example, half red and half black.. You are not limited to the colors we list. Just let us know what you would like and we'll do the best we can.

Color 1 = blues

Color 2 = rust/orange

Color 3 = browns/golds

Color 4 = salmon/coral/peach/pink

Color 5 = grays/black

Color 6 = greens/golds

Color 7 = fuchsia/burgundy/purple

Color 8 = reds

Color 9 = variety

NOTE: Greens and light blues are the least common colors in kimono. When ordering in this range please give us a second color choice . As always, we will make every effort to find your first choice.
Of the thousands of kimono we have seen, we have seldom seen two just alike, so reordering a particular fabric probably won't be possible, but we often can find something similar.

Burmese Silk

This fabric is perfect for many types of projects. It drapes well and is very lustrous. The true beauty of this fabric is difficult to capture on film. For example, the cream is actually a pink warp crossed with a lime green weft. Depending on the angle of view, it looks cream, pink or pale green. Burmese Silk is silk which has been blended with a little cotton and/or rayon. It is hand woven on very primitive looms in Thailand and Burma. Slight irregularities are to be expected. It is machine washable on the gentle cycle and may be line or machine dried. If the finished product will be washed, it is recommended that you pre-wash as some shrinkage will occur. The fabric comes to us on mini bolts which are generally within 2 to 3 inches either way of 4 yards. The width is usually around 40 inches.

Fat Quarter 18" x 20". Price $3.00. Half Yard 18" x 40". Price $6.00. Yard 36” x 40” Price $12.00.
Multiple yards of any one color will be left intact. For example, if you order 2 Yards plus 1 Half Yard of Gold, the fabric will come to you as one 2 ½ yard piece. Mini Bolt. Very close to 4 yards of 40” wide fabric. Bolts vary slightly in length and width. Price $40.00.

Pha Sin

Silk Ikat sarong from Thailand, these are also referred to as pha sin, paisin, pasin...pronounced "paw-sen" and mudmee. A great deal of skill is required to hand dye and weave these iridescent textiles. Each is a unique work of textile art. We obtain these garments for the fabric, however most of them can actually still be worn as sarongs. Some are new but most have been worn. We actually prefer the used ones as the silk is incredibly soft. There may be an occasional small stain or snag to work around or mask with embellishment. This fabric combines beautifully with both our kimono fabric and Burmese silks. Go to our Online Store to see current offerings.

Embellishments & Accessories

Coins, Buttons, Pendants and Textile Hangers Ancient chinese coins, buttons from Caribou Antler, Serpentine and more.
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Kits

Folded Purse These are perfect carry along projects or gifts for your friends who love to sew.

Magic Bag In Japan this a traditional small bag. When the name is translated to English it is “magic bag” or “mechanism bag”. This charming bag is the perfect size to wear on a belt or a wrist and will hold your license and a debit card!
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Patterns

Patterns for Purses and Bags from Q42 Designs.
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To contact us:
Ah! Kimono
16004 NE 195th Street
Woodinville, WA 98072-6459
Voice: (425) 482-6485
Fax: (425) 482-6487
E-mail:ginko@ahkimono.com
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