Owner Nancy McDonough lived, worked, and then fell in love with Japan in the mid-1990s. She began collecting vintage kimono (circa 1930-1960) and brought over 200 with her when she returned to the States. Kyoto Kimono was born of her desire to tell the story of these unique garments — each one was individually constructed to suit the age, status, and personality of its owner as well as the formality, season, and purpose of the occasion. For those beautiful kimonos damaged by age or wear, Nancy deconstructs and recycles these into scarves, purses, tote bags, accessories and wearables through her Japanique Boutique collection. (kyotokimono.com)
