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All about me....

I'm an Aussie who has just returned from living in Japan for my second stint. The first time just wasn't enough! In the land of geisha I soaked up as much of the culture and inspiration from the papers and textiles as I could in my few short years in that gorgeous country before I came back to Australia to share my creations and in time to have my little baby girl.

I live to create. I started out my professional life as a photographer after completing my Bachelor of Visual Arts where I was lucky enough to study a number of mediums.

I fell in love with Japanese Kimono and Obi fabrics when I first came to Japan. I love their design, the colours and the symbolism of the motifs used. I would watch in awe women in the streets when they were dressed in the traditional wear. To me, it’s like seeing a fine piece of artwork moving through the everyday scene.

Sadly, my curvy body shape doesn’t match well with straight lines of the Kimono. Still I greedily wanted a share of these lush textiles. That was how Kimono Reincarnate was born.

I seek out these gorgeous textiles and turn them into items that can be more easily used everyday. I give new life to the fabrics in my own work, in jewellery, in bags, and sometimes also in clothes.

I journal my creations as well as my inspirations on my blog at;
http://kimonoreincarnate.blogspot.com/

I buy and collect from a range of sources, inspired by the fabrics that time has passed by and the potential of the stunning papers. I hope to inspire my customers with the combination of our gorgeous vintage fabrics, genuine friendly service and attention to detail.

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SHOP INFORMATION

LOCATION
I'm in sunny Brisbane, Queensland.

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Thanks for visiting,

Melanie