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When I walk around Horie area, I caught a sight of kimono displayed in the shop. So due to its fashionable appearance I entered the shop. Colorful antique kimono and fashionable leather accessories were artistically and beautifully displayed. The exhibition is held from February 8^th to 16^th.
The owner said various exhibitions would be held from now on. I talked with her a little and knew that this shop was newly open in January 2014. You can rent an antique kimono and obi, have dressing and hair-​make up services by professional hand here. In Kyoto there are a few shops which provide the same service, because there are sightseeing spots such as famous shrines, temples and old towns. But in Horie it is shopping street and not a sightseeing spot. It is rare but I hope a lot of young women will wear kimono and wander around the area.
The shop has a café corner, too. You can eat a patissier’s baked cakes here. I bought some cookies made from sweet potato. They are in shape of sweet potato itself. Also sweet potato taste.
If I didn’t eat a cake in another café, I had a cake here. It had good atmosphere. I regret not having coffee and cake here.
I’ll come here on another event. I look forward to the next time.