Japan Relief Auction - Vintage Kimono Fabric Bundle

My second auction to raise fund for the Japan Relief.  A bundle of vintage kimono fabrics from my collection.

There is a mix of fabrics, though mostly silk.  All together there is over 7 metres in there, most fabrics at the standard kimono panel width of 30 - 35cm, a couple are a bit narrower.

This big bold origami crane pattern comes from a woman's haori coat.

I love the Samurai helmet on this boy's fabric.

And look at these cranes, one a yummy crepe and the other a fabulously cute origami crane print.

The nitty-gritty of the auction...

1. The auction ends at 9pm (Brisbane time) on March 26th, 2011.
2. To bid, leave a comment on this blog post with the amount you wish.  You can keep checking on the post during the week to make sure you haven't been out-bid.  The starting bid is the first bidders choice.
3. Bids are to be made in Australian dollars, in full dollar amounts.
4. Make sue when you bid that I'll be able to contact you if you win, either with a link to your own blog or an email address.
5. I'll post the fabric anywhere in the world.
6. The full winning bid amount will be donated to the Red Cross Japan Disaster Appeal.

I'm also auctioning one of my hand embroidered kimono cranes for the appeal here.

For other great Japan Relief auctions and raffles, please visit A Bit Of This and A Bit Of That, the co-ordinator of this great event.

Time to get this party started!  Do I have a first bid?

Japan Relief Auction - Kimono Crane

As most of my regular readers will know, Japan was my beloved home for six years.  I lived there twice, once when single and then later as a newlywed.  It's a country I adore and is filled with people that I love.  A place I hold so dear to my heart.

Last week's tragedy broke my heart, as it did people all around the world, whether you've ever been there or not.  I found it hard to talk about and still do.  I am so lucky however that my friends and their families are all safe, even though quite scared and nervous.

I'd like to help give back to the country that has inspired me for so long now.

I'm going to open two blog auctions today.  The Kimono Crane pictured below, and in a moment, in another post, a bundle of vintage kimono fabrics.

This Japanese origami crane has been hand folded the traditional way, but in antique kimono silk.  The particular kimono this crane comes from was a celebratory gown so comes infused with well wishes.  The words "Joy" and "Love" have been hand embroidered on the wings.

It hangs from a looped ribbon, like this one.  The ribbon is also adorned with Czech and Japanese beads.  The wingspan is about 18cm.

The origami crane is a well-known symbol of peace.  In Japanese culture, the crane is also a symbol of longevity, fidelity and a happy marriage.  

The nitty-gritty of the auction...

1. The auction ends at 9pm (Brisbane time) on March 26th, 2011.
2. To bid, leave a comment on this blog post with the amount you wish.  You can keep checking on the post during the week to make sure you haven't been out-bid.  The starting bid is the first bidders choice.
3. Bids are to be made in Australian dollars, in dollar amounts.
4. Make sure that when you bid I can contact you somehow if you win, either with a link to your own blog or an email address.
5. I'll post the crane to yourself (or someone of your choosing) anywhere in the world.
6. The full winning bid amount will be donated to the Red Cross Japan Disaster Appeal.

For other great Japan Relief auctions and raffles, please visit A Bit Of This and A Bit Of That, the organiser of this event.

So, without further ado... let's get this auction started!

... update... the other auction, a bundle of gorgeous vintage kimono fabrics is now up, over here....

Let's Go Shopping - The Japan Relief Edition

I'm joining in BrisStyle's Let's Go Shopping meme today, inspired by Wicked Child Design's Japan Relief theme.  

Japan Relief Each Card Hand Drawn Original by ReincarnationStation

Japanese Origami Crane Earrings Pray For Japan by makeawishaz

SADAKO Limited Edition Print - A4 by birdyandme

Thinking of Home (Japan Earthquake Relief) by Naokosstoop

Japan Relief - I Heart You Ninjas - Wood Peg People by Pegged

There are lots of other ways you can help raise money for the Japan appeal.  Poppytalk has some links.  And A Bit Of This and A Bit Of That has been great at organising blog auctions and raffles.  

I'll be adding a couple of my own blog auctions here later today, one an abundance of kimono fabric, and the second of one of my very limited edition kimono cranes.