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Kuala Lumpur Photo Diary

February 16, 2016 By Chie

kuala lumpur photo diary - vivat veritasFollowing my last post about the National Textile Museum in Kuala Lumpur, here are the rest of the photos from my trip. It was a short three day trip, but it was the perfect length to get a sense of the city. Had I stayed longer, I would have explored the outskirts, maybe a place like Malacca. We found an airbnb place in towntown for $50 per night. The location was fantastic; walking distant to all the shopping malls and restaurants in Bukit Bingtang. As much as I enjoy staying in a hotel, airbnb helps me stay slim since I can prepare my own food without the temptation of breakfast buffet. The place was great and came with pool and gym. We intended to use the gym everyday but never did. But, we walked a lot! Hopefully that counts.

There is something mind renewing about a trip like this even if it was short. We walked aimlessly for hours on end. When do you have a chance to walk around for the sake of walking around in your daily life? I am too busy getting from A to B when I’m in Tokyo. The thought of going for a walk does not even occur to me. So mindlessly walking around, talking, stopping for coffee cleared my mind and by the end of the trip, I was ready to dive into the regular work again.airbnb KL bedroom airbnb KL living room airbnb malaysia pool gym 23 hour cafe chinese new year decorationWe went right before the Chinese New Year. Bright red decorations were everywhere.

chinese new year decoration2 chinese new year coconut icecreamCoconut ice cream! fruitLove how easy it is to get all kinds of cheap fruit there. That’s something Japan is lacking….the country famous for $100 melons.in front of the cathlic church japanese books in KLFound some Japanese books in the condo’s laundry room. KL buildings KL buildings2 KL sceneryThe eclectic architecture was stunning.Malaysian flag mosqueUnique tiles in the mosque (above) and on the street (below).pretty tiles sephoraSephora is in KL, but still not in Tokyo. steam board twin towers (2) twin towers at night twin towers twin towers3chie sig2

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National Textile Museum, Kuala Lumpur

February 6, 2016 By Chie

National Textile Museum in Malaysia via Vivat Veritas Blog

Andy and I took a 3 day trip to Kuala Lampur, Malaysia. The trip was great; I thoroughly enjoyed the heat and sun light as it is cold and gray here in Tokyo. One of the unexpected highlight of the trip was the visit to the National Textile Museum. It is located near China Town in a mosque-like building that we happened to bump into. Here is a short description of what the museum is about from the National Textile Museum’s website:

“National Textile Museum takes you explore the rich diversity of Malaysian society. The museum is to track trends and developments that characterize textile and develop community living in Malaysia since the pre-history to the present. Visitors can visit the gallery that displays a collection of four leading textiles, accessories and clothing. Multimedia presentation also highlighted the textile production techniques in Malaysia.”

And the admission was free! The two-story museum has many interesting exhibitions from batik, weaving to gold thread embellishment, but what I enjoyed the most is the collection of embroidery. It is amazing to think that they are all done by hand, one stitch by stitch. exhibition at national textile museum in malaysia3 exhibition at national textile museum in malaysia4 national textile museum in malaysia building{Beautiful mosque building now used as a museum.}National textile museum building Colorfule textiles1 Colorfule textiles2 Colorfule textiles3 Colorfule textiles4 Embroidery exhibition at national textile museum{Intricate embroidery work – can’t imagine the hours spent on this jacket.}
exhibition at national textile museum in malaysia1{Antique sewing machine}exhibition at national textile museum in malaysia2{Another pretty handmade embroidery}

クアラルンプールに短い旅行に行ってきました。
たまたま立ち寄ったナショナルテキスタイル美術館。
モスクのような建物の中には伝統的なバティックや刺しゅうなどが飾られていました。
すべて手で一つ一つ作り上げられたのかと思うと感動でした。
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Fall in Karuizawa

October 26, 2015 By Chie

Karuizawa Cabin4

It’s officially Fall here in Japan. The color of the leaves are changing and mornings are cold. We went to a place called Karuizawa to enjoy the last of the warm weather a few weeks ago. Karuizawa is in Nagano prefecture, and it is only an hour away from Tokyo station by bullet train. It is easy to get to and this small town is beautiful, filled with restaurants, cute zakka and souvenir shops. It is also close to the mountains so it is very easy access good hiking trails.
Kiko and Andy2 Kiko and Andy1 Karuizawa Hiking view

We hiked from Kyu-Karu Ginza to Usui Pass. After walking for about 4km, this beautiful mountain view showed itself. It’s right between Nagano and Gunma prefectures. We met a local man who was killing time while waiting for his daughter. We got talking and he ended up giving us a ride back to our cabin because we missed the last bus back to the town (last bus ends at 4:30pm!). This would not have happened in Tokyo. When you step outside of Tokyo, I find people much more willing to talk to you even if you are a stranger.
Karuizawa Cabin3 Karuizawa Cabin2

The rustic cabin we stayed. Karuizawa Cabin1 Karuizawa Cabin1 5 Fall berries Big Swing for Kids2 Big Swing for Kids1 Bear warning Karuizawa

The sign warning about bears.
Andy and Kiko

軽井沢に行ってきました。
小さなキャビンに泊まり、チャーチストリートでご飯食べたり旧軽銀座通りから、碓氷峠の方にハイキングに行ったりしてきました。

秋の訪れを感じる旅でした★
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Filed Under: blog, every day life, holiday, travel, 日本語 Tagged With: karuizawa, travel, 旅行, 軽井沢

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@ukikimono_ で近日発売予定のリバーシブルバケットハット🧢✨ 
素材には上質な帯を使用、和の雰囲気が漂う特別な一品です🌸 
片面は華やかなゴールドの柄で、特別な日にぴったり👘 
もう片面はシンプルなベージュで、普段使いにも最適🎶 
どちらのスタイルも楽しめる、着物好きにはたまらないアイテムです💖 

販売開始をお楽しみに!

Coming soon to @ukikimono_ ! A stunning reversible bucket hat 🧢✨ 
Crafted from high-quality obi fabric, this piece brings a touch of Japanese elegance 🌸 
One side features a gorgeous gold pattern, perfect for special occasions 👘 
The other side is a chic beige, ideal for everyday wear 🎶 
A must-have for kimono lovers who want to switch up their style! 💖 
Stay tuned for the release!

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🌸Vibrant Kimono Mermaid Dress🌸 Transformed 🌸Vibrant Kimono Mermaid Dress🌸 
Transformed from a stunning floral kimono, this mermaid dress is a one-of-a-kind beauty💖 

✨Features: 
- Square neckline with wide, supportive straps 
- Side zipper for easy wear 
- Short, elegant 30cm train for a touch of drama (can be shortened if needed)
- Fully lined with original kimono fabric 

Perfect for standing out at any event💃 
 
*All Vivat Veritas pieces are one-of-a-kind, so they’re gone once sold out! 

🌸 華やかな着物リメイク・マーメイドドレス🌸 

色鮮やかな花柄の振袖をリメイクした、一点もののドレス💖 

- スクエアネックライン&幅広肩紐で安心感 
- 左横ファスナーで着脱簡単 
- 後ろは30cmの短めトレーン (必要でしたらカット出来ます)
- 着物の裏地をそのまま使用 

特別な日にぴったりの一着💃

*Vivat Veritasの商品はすべて 1点物となりますので、売り切れ次第終了となります。

Model @naka_kanar
Photographer @themartycastro

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着物を解き、一枚ずつ丁寧にアイロン掛け。
デザイン画をスケッチし、型紙をお客様のサイズに合わせて補正して裁断。
ロックミシンで生地をかがり縫い、芯を貼り、ミシンで縫い、アイロンでプレス、最後にボタンや金具を手縫い。
一着が出来上がるまでにはたくさんの手間と愛情が込められています✂️💖

Unraveling a kimono, ironing each piece with care✂️ Sketching designs, tailoring patterns to fit perfectly, and cutting with precision. Overlocking edges, adding interfacing, stitching it all together, pressing it crisp, and hand-sewing those final buttons with love💖 Every garment is a labor of passion, crafted just for you! 

Pictures from gorgeous @sillykitty31✨💐

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Reversible kimono upcycled corset 🌸✨ Gold lux Reversible kimono upcycled corset 🌸✨ Gold luxury on one side, elegant crane pattern on the other. A perfect fusion of tradition and modern style💛 

ゴールド💰と鶴柄のリバーシブル帯ビスチェ🌸✨ 片面は豪華なゴールド、もう片面は優雅な鶴柄🪽

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世界にひとつだけの黒留袖リメイクキャミドレス ✨ 
着物をサステナブルに再利用した、一点もののマーメイドドレス🧜‍♀️ 

🌟 ポイント: 
- 曲線美を引き立てる、優雅なマーメイドライン。 
- 繊細なスパゲッティストラップで上品さをプラス。 
- 菊と雲のゴールド柄が華やかさを演出😍 
- 透け感なしで安心して着られる! 

🎉 特別な日にぴったりの個性派ドレス! 

📏 裾上げが必要?DMで気軽にご相談を💌 

*Vivat Veritasの商品はすべて 1点物となりますので、売り切れ次第終了となります。

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 ✨ A One-of-a-Kind Black Tomesode Remade Camisole Dress ✨ 
A sustainable remake of a kimono into a stunning, one-of-a-kind mermaid dress! 🧜‍♀️ 

🌟 Features: 
- Elegant mermaid silhouette that flatters your curves. 
- Delicate spaghetti straps for a touch of sophistication. 
- Gorgeous gold chrysanthemum and cloud patterns for a luxurious vibe 😍 
- Fully opaque for worry-free wear! 

🎉 The perfect standout dress for special occasions

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*All Vivat Veritas pieces are one-of-a-kind, so they’re gone once sold out! 

Model: @emorylove33 

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One-of-a-Kind Kimono Upcycled Dress✨ Transforme One-of-a-Kind Kimono Upcycled Dress✨ 
Transformed from a Kurotomesode kimono, this stunning halter-neck dress is a true showstopper💃 

🌟Features: 
- Sleek, slight A-line skirt that flatters your silhouette. 
- Elegant halter neckline with delicate back straps that lace through loops. 
- Gold pine tree pattern at the hem + subtle gold embroidery details. 
- Fully opaque, with lining in the bodice (skirt unlined). 

🎉Perfect for parties or special occasions! 

📏Need hemming? Just DM me🙂

📲 DM to claim this unique piece before it’s gone🖤 

一点もの着物リメイクドレス✨ 
黒留袖の着物をアップサイクルした、華やかなホルターネックドレス💃 

🌟 特徴: 
- 体型を美しく見せる、軽やかなAラインスカート
- エレガントなホルターネックに、背中の細いストラップをループに通して編み上げ
- 裾に金色の松の木柄+さりげない金の刺繍がアクセント
- 透け感なし。見頃部分のみ裏地付き(スカートは裏地なし)。 

🎉 パーティーや特別な日にピッタリ! 

📏 裾上げが必要な場合はご連絡ください🙂 

Model @ppotatodesu

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唯一無二の黒留袖リメイクキャミドレス✨ 
着物を再生した一点もの。 
マーメイドラインが美シルエットを演出。 
繊細なスパゲッティストラップで上品に。 
菊や雲のゴールド柄が😍

裾上げご希望の方はメッセージを💌 

A one-of-a-kind camisole dress remade from a black tomesode kimono ✨ 
Crafted into a unique piece with a soft mermaid silhouette that flatters your curves. 
Delicate spaghetti straps add a touch of elegance. 
Adorned with gold chrysanthemum and cloud patterns😍 

Need hemming? Just send a message 💌 

Model @emorylove33

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