the Kimono Clips Story
Our Philosophy
We believe in partnerships that are fair to all participants as a way of life and for business. Our business is Woman run and owned and is now multigenerational. As world travelers we know hand made products contribute to keeping cultural heritage alive. Our commitment: Making a living can be joyful when we work together and help one another.
Our Journey
Kimono Clips began with a love for Japanese textiles and has grown into a full line of beautiful and comfortable hair accessories. We understand hair clips should not only be beautiful, but also sturdy and able to hold hair securely. We pride ourselves in providing hair accessories that work for all hair types and that are handmade.
Our Process
Each Kimono Clip is individually made by a Maker who has expert skills in creating fabric covered hair clips. Our Makers are fairly paid and able to work from home. Many have built their own houses, raised families and been able to care for elderly relatives from the reliable income they earn. In modern Japan, traditional Kimonos are worn far less often and this has shrunk the Kimono Fabric industry. Kimono Clips has partnered with a family run workshop in Kyoto. Each Kimono Clip purchase supports these vanishing studios.
