After getting a number of requests for more details about kasuri I updated that page on the site, here. In checking with a customer of ours, Dr. Jeffrey Krauss, an expert on e-gasuri (picture-kasuri) to be sure I had good info, he sent me a link to a blog interview by R. John Howe (His blog itself is a real find for textile lovers); The interview with Jeff is remarkably thorough (formatted like a PowerPoint presentation, lots of pics) — a textile junky’s feast for sure. Check it out here.
We just finished going through our entire most recent replenishment inventory and are sorry to say we do not have enough hakama to fill H Package orders any longer.
We are accepting H Package(hakama) wait-list orders from the public; and opt-in members and present customers can either place order or email us at our private email address. Unless we happen upon some unexpectedly, we may not see more H packages being filled until late spring.
Sorry for the inconvenience, but such is the nature of vintage kimono(s) supplies.
Reminder: You can send us a message via our webmail page by clicking HERE.
Quick FYI:
1. We’ve added some fabrics today (Jan31) and will continue posting new ones this coming week. Among the new ones we have 2 interesting asa (hemp) on page 6.
2. We have an unusual vintage set of bridal kanzashi, in original carrying case, just put up to site, click here.
1. A Package Back-Order Status:
We’re caught up with all the back-orders for A Package bulk kimono. If you were on the wait-list for the silk package(A) and haven’t heard from us recently, please contact us right away.
2. Japanese Vintage Fabric Pieces:
We are working on updating our vintage Japanese kimono fabrics by-piece section and will advise members when this is done, as well as notes here and on Facebook/Twitter. We have some interesting deadstock cottons and silks to add, as well as to do some housecleaning of all the sold fabrics still showing on the site.
3. 2010 Shipping Changes for Bulk Kimono Packages:
Also, due to United Parcel Services continuing rise in prices the last few years, we will be making some changes to our pricing and shipping for 2010. We will post the details here and in appropriate sections of our site.
4. Venues:
We will be at the Mancuso Quilt Shows in Hampton, Virginia in February and in New Jersey in March. Details will be posted here and to opt-in members soon.
Quick FYI:
We’re resuming shipment of A Packages today(1/19/10). We hope to work through the back-order list so that all orders will be shipped by the middle of next week, sooner of course if we can. If you’re ordering January 18th or after, you can expect about a 10 day wait time for us to process your order. Your transit time is of course variable. We’ll post here when we’re back to normal processing time and individuals are always advised the day we ship.
A quick note about our bulk kimono packages now on back-order:
We’ve cleared customs and should be able to start processing the back-orders for A packages next week. We will notify individuals once we know their ship date. We appreciate the patience.
Without going into detail, basically the way we had initially configured and signed up on Facebook(FB) for our business created some possible violations of FB’s rules about usage of FB personal accounts for business etc. So, we decided to scrap the initial page and now have a new presence for our business only. The URL link is on our home page, but you can also click here to get there initially.
Also, we ask our fans from before to please sign up again as fans.
In addition, we’ve activated a few FB features which we may start using, such as videos, photo albums etc. While we welcome visitors posting photos, suggesting links etc, we’ve disabled those features as a security measure. You can always just message us and we can then add your info/links / pics on your behalf; they just need to be of interest to other site visitors and relevant to the themes of our site.
Well, it seems that the only way for us to fix our Yokodana Facebook page is to start over. We’ll add that link here once we’ve done that.
And, a refresher on exactly how we use Facebook and Twitter, and how it relates to the information we send out routinely to our opt-in members:
1. Our members receive the most detailed and current updates before Facebook or Twitter.
2. As some of our ‘regulars’ prefer Facebook or Twitter to get updates, we also put news of our site to both of these platforms, as a courtesy to Facebook and Twitter users.
3. As a result, there will be redundancy (repetitiveness) of information.
If in doubt, you can always message us via an email address you have ,or via the email and webmail links on our site.
We’ve run into a problem with our Facebook and it looks like we may have to delete the account and start it over… This will effect the fans who use FB as their first choice to get our quick updates. We’ll put the URL here once we solve the problem.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
We had an extended power outage on 12/29 . We’re only working half-days (a bit of holiday off-time for us) so responses to emails and orders will be a bit slower than usual. And….Due to the power outage all day today, all previous estimated ship dates are moved back 1 day.
Please see previous blogs this week for info on our present back-order of our bulk kimono packages. Orders continue to come in steadily for the A Packages so we are still recommending to place your order now (or email us if you are an established customer) , rather than wait for an announcement of resumption of shipments. This will just put you further ahead in the queue. Details HERE.
