eCo-cent$

Dear Valued Customers and Friends

Please be informed that our opening hours have been changed:

Mondays to Fridays 11am - 630pm

Sundays  12pm - 6pm

Saturdays and Public Holidays will be closed.

We would be glad to open the shop if you would please call to make an appointment with a confirmed time.

Please call PJ JIUAN 012-2915181 or KELLY JIN 0122683843

Thank you.

Selamat Hari Raya

We at eCo-cent$ would like to wish all our Muslim customers Selamat Hari Raya Maaf Zahir Dan Batin.

Weekly New Stock - 16/8/2011

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

Kimono

Kimono - Short 

Pink Ladies Jacket 

Winter Jacket 

Blue Cheques Dress

SOLD

SOLD

Nuno zori? - fabric slippers

Weave a pair of sandals from used t-shirts cut into strips! It's fun & eco-friendly! 

You can use hangers for the warp:

or your legs

Following an article in the Star some time ago I came across this novel way to re-use strips of fabric:

http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2009/3/31/central/3575619&sec=central

...  the slippers were easy to be made and carried around.
...  to make a pair, one need at least two T-shirts of a variation of colours with three type of ropes.
...  ropes used are not available in Malaysia yet, hence the 62-year-old said she had to order it from Japan
...  is able to make a pair a day.
...  can be made according to one’s feet size.
...  used only for indoors, but those who want to wear it outside could attach a piece of rubber sole at the bottom of the slippers.

And then, I found some info online :
According to Tsuku blog, Nuno zori are attractive, comfortable, nostalgic, and are said to help prevent the onset or progress of senilty.  Zori ( traditional Japanese sandals) made of cloth. What could possibly be a better gift for an elderly parent or grandparent on Respect for The Aged Day ( this year on Sept. 20th)? Especially if they are handmade by the giver, with plenty of love and affection!

Eco-samurai, a blogger introduces Japanese methods that can reduce carbon footing and make your life 'lean & compact' has blogged on NUNO ZORI

Here's her first time attempt at making one,step-by-step:
http://ecosamurai.blogspot.com/2008/03/how-to-make-nuno-zori-cloths-sandal-no1.html
http://ecosamurai.blogspot.com/2008/03/how-to-make-nuno-zori-step-2.html

http://ecosamurai.blogspot.com/2008/03/how-to-make-nuno-zori-cloths-sandal.html
http://ecosamurai.blogspot.com/2008/03/how-to-make-nuno-zori-cloth-sandal-step.htm

http://ecosamurai.blogspot.com/2008/03/how-to-make-nuno-zori-cloth-sandal-step_07.html

http://ecosamurai.blogspot.com/2008/03/how-to-make-nuno-zori-cloth-sandal-step_2641.html

http://ecosamurai.blogspot.com/2008/03/how-to-make-nuno-zori-cloth-sandal-step_4875.html

http://ecosamurai.blogspot.com/2008/03/wrap-up-how-to-make-nuno-zori.html

 

OR  print out in PDF format :

http://www.eonet.ne.jp/~hamayanzouri/pdf/04HowToRRR.pdf

 

OR learn on Youtube :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHjLFuVLgTQ

New stock

Vintage Red Dress & Turquoise Necklace. 

Vintage Brown Dress & Orange Jade Necklace 

Red Jacket 

Blue Party Dress 

Gold Party Dress 

Blue Print Casual Dress

eCo-cent$ Concept

Re - PAKAI , Re - GUNA

We throw things out too easily, whether it's into the trash can, recycling bin or donation box. But what if we can find new uses for old things instead of chucking them out?.
Do join us in our efforts to find new uses for the old things by bringing them back to life. Come to our Re-PAKAI workshop s to kick - start your creativity. You cam also have your company host workshops for staff to spread a green culture in your organization.

Repairs & Alterations

eCo-Cent$ is now offering jewelry repair or alteration services. Bring your old or broken pieces to us, and for a reasonable fee, we will bring it back to life!

Alteration service for clothes, either yours or ours, also available.

If you are interested in giving your old clothes a new look or enhancing your outfit with a uniquely desgined jewelries and belts, these workshops will fit you.  The workshop are as follows:-

1) Jewelry Design & Making
2) Re-fashioning
3) Decorative Items

Kindly call or email us for enquiries about these workshops.

Types Of Japanese Kimono

The kimono is the Japanese traditional garment. 

The word "Kimono"  refers to the Japanese full - length traditional garment. Today, kimonos are mostly worn by women, and on special occasions. The older generation of women and  men still wear kimonos on a daily basis. Kimono is worn most often at weddings, tea ceremonies, and other very special or very formal events and occasions. 

 Types of kimono 

1) Tomesode

The tomesode's worn by the mother or a family member of the bride and groom at a wedding ceremony. It's usually in gold coloured obi. There are 5 family crest print on black cloth and a design at the bottom of the kimono. 

2)Furisode

This kimono has dazzling colours, gorgeous designs and long arms. It is worn at a coming-of-age ceremony, graduation ceremony, wedding party, formal party, an arranged marriage meeting etc. It is the first formal dress for a single woman.

3)Houmongi

Houmongi is worn at a wedding party, tea ceremony and an entrance, or a graduation ceremony, etc.

It is the informal dress for woman and the most popular kimono in Japan. It is the 2nd formal dress after the Tomesode for married woman and the Furisode for single woman. 

4)Tukesage

This kimono is another informal dress for woman. The designs are all facing up. This kimono is a little more casual than Houmongi.Tukesage is worn at a party, tea ceremony and going out etc.

5)Komon

The Komon is a normal dress for woman. The patterns are small everywhere in the komon. It is worn at a house party, lesson, date, theatregoing etc. It is a very convenient komono for little outings. 

6)Iromuji

This kimono has only one colour but black. If one family crest is printed on this kimono, it becomes a formal wear. 

7)Mofuku

It has 5 family crest prints and black in colour as it is the formal wear to a funeral. Everything has to be black except the juban ( underwear ) and the tabi ( socks ). It is only worn to a funeral of a close friend or relative.

8)Jinbei

The jinbei consists of a set if top and bottom. It is a traditional clothing worn during the summer. 

How to wear the Japanese Yukata

The yukata is a Summer costume in Japan, worn by both men & women but in a slightly different way. It has less layers than a kimono and considered less formal. Sometimes a yukata is worn as a house coat, especially by men.

If you are going to the Bon Odori, then a yukata will suffice. A kimono will be too dressy. The following are videos clips on how to wear a yukata properly.


HOW TO WEAR A YUKATA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCZtGi21ysM
Note : If you have a curvy/hour-glass silhouette, then you have to widen your waist by wearing additional towels, as shown in the video. But if you are a ruler-type, then you can dispense with the towels.

Once the yukata is in place, then we can adjust and tie the obi (a wide sash). To achieve a straight and firm obi, you may put a 'stiffener' pad in the front. This also helps ensure you bow correctly.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEGSemM222g&feature=related
 
HOW TO WEAR A MEN'S YUKATA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3atbmNv8Uqw&NR=1


HOW TO FOLD A YUKATA
After washing, you will have to fold the yukata flat and store it for next year.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGgBJQSOjLI&feature=related