Catsandkimono
@catsandkimono.bsky.social
I am a retired academic who specialized in late medieval European history. Japanese culture, cats, flowers, gardening, embroidery and other needle arts are all my passions. My political views are progressive with an interest in social justice.
Cousin Eiko wishes Cody a happy Caturday. 😸
November 29, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Cousin Eiko wishes Cody a happy Caturday. 😸
Princess Eiko is a very serious kitty.
November 21, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Princess Eiko is a very serious kitty.
The Kimono of the day is a wonderful vintage Komon with scenes of craftspeople creating wonderful things. It is a perfect autumn kimono.
November 17, 2025 at 9:57 PM
The Kimono of the day is a wonderful vintage Komon with scenes of craftspeople creating wonderful things. It is a perfect autumn kimono.
The local turkeys were on walk about today.
November 12, 2025 at 11:28 PM
The local turkeys were on walk about today.
The kimono of the day is a wonderful furisode with gorgeous embroidery.
October 23, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The kimono of the day is a wonderful furisode with gorgeous embroidery.
I really love Madison! We were at the protest in Montello about an hour north. For a deep red area there was an excellent turnout.
October 18, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I really love Madison! We were at the protest in Montello about an hour north. For a deep red area there was an excellent turnout.
Scenes from the No Kings protest in Montello, Wi. I think it was the biggest turnout to date. A wonderful peaceful event.
October 18, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Scenes from the No Kings protest in Montello, Wi. I think it was the biggest turnout to date. A wonderful peaceful event.
Scenes from the No Kings protest in Montello, WI. Many people came to peacefully exercise their right to free speech.
October 18, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Scenes from the No Kings protest in Montello, WI. Many people came to peacefully exercise their right to free speech.
I ran into some of the neighbors on my walk yesterday.
October 12, 2025 at 7:13 PM
I ran into some of the neighbors on my walk yesterday.
Torachan would like to wish you a happy Caturday.
October 11, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Torachan would like to wish you a happy Caturday.
Kimono of the Day. A little treasure from the 1930s.
September 24, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Kimono of the Day. A little treasure from the 1930s.
Kimono of the day.
September 11, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Kimono of the day.
My special buddy is taking an afternoon nap in preparation for a busy night of shenanigans.
September 7, 2025 at 10:26 PM
My special buddy is taking an afternoon nap in preparation for a busy night of shenanigans.
Torachan is watching football and chilling on the carpet.
September 7, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Torachan is watching football and chilling on the carpet.
Kimono of the Day with one of my favorite details.
August 21, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Kimono of the Day with one of my favorite details.
Kimono of the day. A striking Omeshi silk komon in red, white, and black.
August 20, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Kimono of the day. A striking Omeshi silk komon in red, white, and black.
August means Morning Glories.
August 15, 2025 at 2:18 PM
August means Morning Glories.
It is time to pick elderberries for jelly.
August 13, 2025 at 9:11 PM
It is time to pick elderberries for jelly.
The kimono of the day is actually is actually a stunning furisode.
August 1, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The kimono of the day is actually is actually a stunning furisode.
My most recent puzzle. This would be the perfect way to spend a Caturday morning.
July 30, 2025 at 9:11 PM
My most recent puzzle. This would be the perfect way to spend a Caturday morning.
This good looking fellow lives in our front garden.
July 27, 2025 at 9:04 PM
This good looking fellow lives in our front garden.
Torachan is helping to wrap birthday presents for our grandsons.
July 14, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Torachan is helping to wrap birthday presents for our grandsons.
Kimono of the day. A sweet homongi with a dyed garden scene.
July 12, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Kimono of the day. A sweet homongi with a dyed garden scene.
My latest jigsaw puzzle. This one was challenging but fun.
July 11, 2025 at 10:46 PM
My latest jigsaw puzzle. This one was challenging but fun.
Kimono of the Day. A lovely salmon pink silk homongi.
July 11, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Kimono of the Day. A lovely salmon pink silk homongi.