International Museum of the Baroque
YOUR KIMONO LIFE STARTS
HERE
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About me

Hi! My name is Kyoko.
My memory of wearing kimonos goes back to when I was a child.
Both my mother and grandmother wore kimonos everyday, they wore them while they cooked, cleaned, sewed, went to work... it was as much a part of their daily lives as jeans and shirts are a part of ours!
I remember the local kimono store would come to our house with rolls and rolls of beautiful silk kimono fabrics in tow. They displayed them all across our floor and my mother and all my aunties would fight over the ones they thought were the most beautiful. That is how my familie's collection was purchased and grew to what it is today... what a luxurious way to shop! Once they selected their favourites, each kimono was custom made to fit.
My mother ordered many kimonos for me, she said I needed to have my own collection to one day take to the family I married into (much to her disappointment, I married into an Australian family!). Luckily I was and am still able to wear these beautiful traditional dresses to many festive occasions.
Kimonos for Japanese people aren't just a garment, but a part of our broader traditions and heritage. They are usually passed down from mothers to daughters for many generations. I wore my mother's kimono to my daughter's graduation ceremony and it felt as if my mother was there with us. My daughter has also worn the kimono my mother made for me when I was a child to many special occasions. There are not only memories but also family histories behind each dress. Despite these traditions, it is important to me that kimonos don't become a thing of the past. I encourage all people to wear them to keep their memories alive!
Let me show you the different ways to style and dress beautiful kimonos. They are there to be enjoyed by everyone, not only people with Japanese heritage. You will be amazed by how versatile the kimono is and how divine they can make you feel.
So come and join us at Kimono Australia, make new kimono friends, enjoy kimono outings, and most of all let's just have fun and enjoy spreading kimonos throughout Sydney!
Kyoko Hodgkinson
Grand Master 和装高等師範
Japan Tradition Technique Instructor Association

Kimono Australia is the first overseas branch of Japan Tradition Technique Instructor Association (JTTI).
JTTI has over 45 Kimono dressing schools throughout Japan and
now you can enrolling into JTTI courses here in Sydney.
All completion and accredited qualification certificates come from
JTTI Head office in Japan.
Courses
Japan Tradition Technique Instructor Association
Qualification Courses
日本伝統技術インストラクター協会認定資格コース
Introductory Course
This is the best place to start your journey to learn the art of Japanese kimono dressing authentic way. Learn how to dress yourself in just 7 weeks.
You will learn not only kimono dressing skills but theory of kimono dressing, various obi ties, history, Kimono TPO, styling, coordinations and more!
Once you have completed this course you will be able to progress to Intermediate course if you wish.
Course fee: $370
Include JTTI text book & Ishou jiki
Your Completion and Accreditation Certificate Presentation
Graduation day is the day of celebration at Kimono Australia.
We enjoy this wonderful time to congratulate your achievement!
We make the day special by going out to lunch to celebrate with everyone in the Kimono Australia Community!
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