At first I thought a plain black lining would be the most elegant choice for this project, but I reminded myself that I am trying to forge a more casual, easygoing direction with the garment. So, I have settled on this playful cotton in white and indigo with a highly stylised blossom motif instead.

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I cannot think of many other garments that are so respectful and economical with woven fabric. Not to mention time: It takes about 15 minutes to cut a tanmono up into the pattern pieces. Perhaps the sleeves might seem a little opulent, but hey, they double as very large pockets.

I have indulged in flights of fantasy of conversations between kimono tailors and silk weavers:

Weaver: "what's with those fucking enormous sleeves."

Tailor: *shrug*

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