Love of Japanese Textiles

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One of the things I have always loved about Japan is the textiles and of course kimono. I have a great respect for the creativity and artisan-ship.  I love having the opportunity to wear mine. Here I am wearing an artisan's kimono and obi as I interpreted for this official award ceremony for the Melbourne Osaka Cup at Osaka Tenmangu.