The kimono industry is sadly, slowly dying. One of my favorite textile houses in Berkeley (which got its fabric from Japan) closed a few years back due to the decline of the industry.
Sure, there are a few small resurgences here and there as some enterprising individuals and groups come up with ways to automate the creation process, but the true artisans and craftspeople are a dying breed.
Interestingly enough however, one of the biggest collections of kimonos in the world is in Minnesota. of all places.
As an Apple employee, I can't make any real comments, but... yeah, I love my company.
posted by surlyboi 17 years ago
In "James Brown has left the building."
You will be missed, Godfather. Jump back and kiss yourself.
posted by surlyboi 17 years ago
In ""
Drunk.
posted by surlyboi 17 years ago
In "2006 Roll Call:"
honkz0r
posted by surlyboi 17 years ago
In "Turkmenbashi is dead."
Yes, but only mostly dead, which as you know, is still a little bit alive...
posted by surlyboi 18 years ago
In "Self-postFilter:"
Totally makes the noise.
posted by surlyboi 18 years ago
I have constructed my own lightsaber, my training is now complete... (Sith chick sold separately...)
posted by surlyboi 18 years ago
In "Is Netiquette going down the tubes?"
posted by surlyboi 18 years ago
In "Weddings - Japanese style"
I actually own a utilikilt after seeing the versatility of the wee beasties at Burning Man this year.
posted by surlyboi 18 years ago
In "Is Netiquette going down the tubes?"
Cry more, n00blarz
posted by surlyboi 18 years ago
In "Weddings - Japanese style"
The kimono industry is sadly, slowly dying. One of my favorite textile houses in Berkeley (which got its fabric from Japan) closed a few years back due to the decline of the industry. Sure, there are a few small resurgences here and there as some enterprising individuals and groups come up with ways to automate the creation process, but the true artisans and craftspeople are a dying breed. Interestingly enough however, one of the biggest collections of kimonos in the world is in Minnesota. of all places.
posted by surlyboi 18 years ago
In "Curious George: Tokyo Meetup 24/25/26 January?"
Tokyo in February is one of my favorite times. Ok, not really, Sendai and Sapporo are more fun, but still... Japan in winter makes me smile.
posted by surlyboi 18 years ago
In "Snakes in a car!"
Snakes don't need prozac. Dramamine for the plane, perhaps. But never prozac.
posted by surlyboi 18 years ago
In "Curious George: Proctology."
Rectum? Damn near killed 'em.
posted by surlyboi 18 years ago
In "Curious, George: UNLURK!"
Lurkers or stalkers?
posted by surlyboi 18 years ago
In "Want to be on "Jeopardy!"?"
I'll take the rapist for 500, Alex...
posted by surlyboi 18 years ago
The day is mine, Trebek!
posted by surlyboi 18 years ago
In "Democrats"
I hereby form the Surly party. We're mad as hell and we're not gonna take it anymore.
posted by surlyboi 18 years ago
In "3.6 billion degrees Fahrenheit."
How hot is your pocket?
posted by surlyboi 18 years ago
In "Curious George: Am I a sexual deviant?"
Two words: Haagen-Sexz. Spanking is sooo pedestrian.
posted by surlyboi 18 years ago
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