Heian Era Costumes/Photos

[coffeestain]

This is an excellent reference for a large variety of Heian Era costumes specifically revolving around the Tale of Genji: http://www.iz2.or.jp/english/fukusyoku/wayou/

In addition, the main site (http://www.iz2.or.jp/english/index.htm) has a link to a shop selling books and slides about the same, as well as a link to a 1/4 scale model of their vision of Rokujyo-in.

All in all, there are some really incredible visual aids to help with inspiration, as well as to show some GMs/players some examples of the really intricate costumes and architecture of the time.

Regards,
Daniel

[Kublai]

Fantastic find, ol' bean!

[cmoeller]

My daughter and I visited this exhibit when we were in Kyoto. It's really cool. Here are a few shots. The first one is of an elegant dinner (Heian girls like their hair long). The second one is of my daughter in the museum's dress-up room (she likes her hair long too).

http://mysite.verizon.net/moellerc/sideitems/DSCN4525.jpg

http://mysite.verizon.net/moellerc/sideitems/DSCN4534.jpg

[Kublai]

Very cool! And, for a gaijin, your daughter looks pretty natural in that kimono!