A kimono inherited from my grandmother has found a new life—as dachshund art.
The newest KIMONO DOG design was not created from an imaginary Japanese-inspired pattern.
It is based on a real kimono that belonged to my grandmother: a deep green silk komon decorated with multicolored flowers and leaves.
The kimono’s colors, patterns, obi, and red accessories have been reimagined as an outfit for a gentle cream long-haired dachshund.
This is more than a dog wearing a kimono.
It is a family memory transformed into art—and a new way to carry the beauty of Japanese kimono into the future.
The Real Kimono Behind the Design
This KIMONO DOG outfit is based on Grandmother’s Kimono Archive No.007, one of the authentic kimono preserved by alo in Japan.
The original piece is a silk komon kimono with a deep green background. Multicolored flowers and leaves are scattered across the fabric in shades of red, blue-green, cream, and other subtle colors.
Although the pattern contains many colors, the deep green background gives the kimono a calm and refined appearance.
The kimono is coordinated with an informal fukuro obi featuring a geometric design. A red obiage and obijime add definition and bring the colors of the entire outfit together.
Details of the original kimono
- Kimono type: Komon
- Main color: Deep green
- Material: Silk
- Construction: Awase, or fully lined
- Motifs: Multicolored flowers and leaves
- Obi: Informal fukuro obi with a geometric design
- Accessories: Red obiage and obijime
- Collection: alo kimono — My Grandmother’s Kimono Archive
You can see the original kimono and its full record here:
▶ View Grandmother’s Kimono Archive No.007
From a Real Kimono to Dachshund Art
For KIMONO DOG, the original kimono pattern was carefully adapted to suit the distinctive shape of a dachshund.
The model is a cream long-haired dachshund with a gentle expression and a beautifully curled tail.
The deep green kimono is decorated with the same combination of multicolored flowers and leaves found on my grandmother’s kimono.
The geometric obi appears across the dachshund’s back, while the red details echo the original obiage and obijime.
The design is rendered in a soft watercolor style. The warm cream-colored fur, deep green fabric, delicate multicolored pattern, and red accents create a gentle but memorable contrast.
More Than a Japanese-Inspired Dog
Kimono dog illustrations and Japanese-inspired dog products can be found in many places.
What makes this KIMONO DOG different is that its story begins with a real kimono.
It begins with a garment chosen and treasured by my grandmother.
That kimono was photographed and documented as part of alo’s Grandmother’s Kimono Archive. Its colors and styling then became the foundation for this dachshund artwork.
The archive and the apparel collection are not separate projects. They are two ways of preserving the same story.
Preserving a kimono does not only mean keeping it safely in storage.
It can also mean documenting it through photographs and words.
Sharing its beauty with people who may never have the opportunity to wear a kimono.
And transforming its story into something that can become part of everyday life.
KIMONO DOG is alo’s way of carrying the memory of my grandmother’s kimono into the future.
Wear the Story of a Japanese Kimono
▶ Shop the KIMONO DOG collection on SUZURI
The new design is available from DACHSHUND CLUB on SUZURI.
The collection includes sweatshirts, T-shirts, oversized T-shirts, stickers, and other everyday items.
The black sweatshirt is especially striking. Against the black fabric, the dachshund’s cream-colored fur, the deep green kimono, and the red accents stand out beautifully.
The white T-shirts and sweatshirts create a lighter, softer look that allows the delicate watercolor details to remain the focus.
This collection is made for:
- Dachshund lovers
- Long-haired dachshund owners
- People who love Japanese kimono and traditional patterns
- Admirers of Japanese art and culture
- Anyone looking for a meaningful dog lover gift
Available in Japan and for International Customers
KIMONO DOG is original dog art designed in Japan.
Customers in Japan can purchase the collection directly through SUZURI.
If you are visiting from outside Japan, please check the international purchasing information displayed on the SUZURI product page. Available items, colors, sizes, delivery areas, and shipping costs may vary.
We hope this story reaches dachshund lovers and kimono admirers around the world.
A real kimono inherited in Japan can now travel beyond borders in a new form.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is KIMONO DOG?
KIMONO DOG is an original dog art and apparel series by alo. It combines dachshunds with the beauty of authentic Japanese kimono, traditional colors, patterns, and styling.
Is the kimono in this artwork real?
Yes. This design is based on a real silk komon inherited from my grandmother. The original kimono is preserved and documented as Grandmother’s Kimono Archive No.007.
What color is the original kimono?
The original kimono has a deep green background decorated with multicolored flowers and leaves. It is paired with a geometric informal fukuro obi and red accessories.
Where can I buy KIMONO DOG products?
KIMONO DOG sweatshirts, T-shirts, stickers, and other items are available from DACHSHUND CLUB on SUZURI.
Carrying a Kimono Memory into the Future
alo began with a wish to preserve the kimono my grandmother left behind.
As I continued documenting each piece, I began to wonder whether preservation could mean more than keeping a kimono in storage.
Could its colors be seen by people in other countries?
Could someone who has never worn a kimono still feel connected to its beauty?
Could a family memory become part of someone else’s everyday life?
The answer became KIMONO DOG.
A small cream dachshund dressed in a deep green kimono filled with flowers and leaves.
A real Japanese kimono, reimagined through dog art.
From kimono to apparel.
From Japan to the world.
Through KIMONO DOG, I hope the beauty my grandmother treasured will continue to travel, grow, and find new homes.
▶ Discover the original kimono in Archive No.007
▶ Discover more Japanese culture and original apparel from alo
Explore the Grandmother’s Kimono Archive
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