The kimono きもの/着物

beautiful women
traditional kimono 
retreat for a stroll

美しい女性 
伝統的な着物
 散歩のための隠れ家

Words ~ ©sjbeaux
PC ~ ca. 1868, by pioneering British-Italian photographer Felice Beato (1832-1909).

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