Using Kimonos in home decor

Main Entry: ki·mo·no

Pronunciation: \kə-ˈmō-(ˌ)nō, -nə\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural ki·mo·nos

Etymology: Japanese, clothes, from ki wearing + mono thing

Date: 1886

1 : a long robe with wide sleeves traditionally worn with a broad sash as an outer garment by the Japanese

2 : a loose dressing gown or jacket

— ki·mo·noed \-(ˌ)nōd, -nəd\ adjective

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Years ago, a friend of mine brought me a vintage kimono from Japan.  Made of silk and in vibrant colors, I wanted to display it rather than wear it.  So, I found a slim curtain rod, some large black hooks and fashioned it into a display over my bed.  It is simple, elegant, and dear to my heart.   

Decorating your home with kimonos couldn't be easier.  You can find them in local vintage and antique shops or online.  Two other ideas to get the same look without buying a kimono:  simply drape fabric onto a rod in the shape of a kimono (the shape is just two rectangles) or cut colorful paper into rectangle shapes and frame them. 

Here are kimonos I found on Etsy:

vintage postcard by Global Texture

vintage kimono from HapaHaus

kimono origami card by Nina Martell

original print by Crystal Smith

kimono sleeve linen dress by annyschoo

kimono necklace by Something Kawaii