Construction Details:

Given my lack of experience and the limited resources available at the time, I wasn't remotely happy with this costume when I first made it in 2008 and only wore it once to a cosplay gathering. After visiting Japan in 2016 and dressing in different kimono styles, I felt more confident to give this costume a complete remake. Sketch and i spent weeks studying kimono dressing books and trying to make an accurate pattern and dress me in it properly. After a lot of trial and error I'm much happier with my 2019 version; its not 100% accurate but both Sketch and I learned a ton.

Personal Thoughts:

When I first watched Rurouni Kenshin, I appreciated Kaoru's independent and courageous nature and that, like me, despite her other skills she is a terrible cook. I decided to make her artbook kimono as I loved both the design and that it accentuated her feminine qualities despite the fact she can be quite tomboyish.

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