Step into a day of vintage fashion, handmade artistry, cosplay inspiration, and creative workshops at Kaede’s Vintage Kimono Sale! This Saturday, Kaede Kimonos + The Dark Fae Collaborative are hosting a special shopping and community event.

Highlights

• A curated selection of vintage Japanese kimonos, yukata, accessories, and unique fashion finds from Kaede Kimonos

• Special guest collaboration with The Dark Fae Collaborative featuring:

3D printed fantasy and cosplay items
Custom handmade masks
Accessories and collectibles for cosplayers, creators, and fantasy lovers
Immersive creative workshops hosted by members of The Dark Fae Collaborative

RSVP to attend the kimono sale by visiting Kaede’s Eventbrite page. Register for the workshops individually below.

Create Your Own Solid Perfume Workshop

11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Price: $65 per person

Create your own custom solid perfumes inspired by classical East Asian fragrance traditions while enjoying a relaxing tea ceremony or blooming tea experience.

Attendees will

Explore traditional and modern fragrance notes
Make and take home TWO solid perfumes
Use ceramic perfume containers
Enjoy tea service during the workshop

Craft Social: Rosette Making

4:00 p.m.

Price: $150 per person

Learn to create decorative ribbon rosettes inspired by Lolita fashion, ita bags, party favors, and kawaii aesthetics in this cozy, beginner-friendly craft social.

Attendees will

Use crafting tools and materials provided
Enjoy tea and snacks
Leave with a completed handmade rosette
Receive tea samples to take home

This welcoming social crafting experience is designed for ages 18+ and includes discounted group bookings for parties of 5 or more.

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DIY Matcha Workshop at a-un Brooklyn

Nina Tea Salon “Matcha Tea DIY Workshop”

Sunday, January 21 at 12:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 11 at 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 25 at 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.

a-un Brooklyn — 156 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

Admission: $35 plus tax

Welcome to Nina Tea Salon 2024

Nina Tea Salon presents a “Matcha Tea DIY Workshop” at a-un Brooklyn, a Japanese restaurant by the owner/chefs of Wasan Brooklyn. Using the finest premium matcha imported directly from Japan, Nina Tea Salon invites you to enjoy the beauty of authentic Japanese culture. Be enchanted by the harmonious pairing of this exquisite tea with handmade, seasonally inspired traditional desserts.

In these 30-minute sessions, Nina will guide participants on how to make a bowl of light matcha tea at home for yourself and your loved ones!

Three Levels of Learning

Level 1 — Preparation and tea-whisking technique
Level 2 — Purifying utensils
Level 3 — Combined techniques of Levels 1 and 2

The serene ambiance, the lingering aroma of freshly whisked matcha, the symphony of flavors, and the atmosphere both tradition and innovation will surely captivate your senses.

Seating is limited, so register by using this Google Form.

About A-un

The phrase "a-un no kokyuu," literally translating to the "breath of a-un," originates from an ancient Japanese idiom. This expression signifies a silent communication between two individuals who understand each other without the need for words.

Sake sommelier Toshi Koizumi and chef Kakusaburo Sakurai opened Wasan East Village in 2010 and Wasan Brooklyn in Park Slope, Brooklyn, five years later. Together they opened a-un Brooklyn last year. Over the years, as restaurant owners, they have found their a-un, strongly reaffirming the sheer joy and importance of serving the local community through their cuisine.

Kimono and crafts

Kaede’s Vintage Kimono Sale & Craft Market