A Taste of Kyoto: Vintage Kimono, Matcha, and Japanese Craft with Hannah Swift
Step into a world of timeless elegance and Japanese craftsmanship as Hannah Swift returns from Kyoto with a stunning bundle of vintage kimono and summer yukata—ready to share their beauty, history, and charm with you.
Join us at The Nomads Tent on Sunday, 3rd August, for a series of intimate, hands-on mini workshops where you can:
🌸 Try on exquisite vintage summer kimono (yukata)
🌿 Sip ceremonial-grade matcha from antique Japanese tea bowls
🎥 Watch a short, exclusive film featuring a 4th-generation Kyoto kimono weaver
🧵 Learn about traditional Japanese fabrics, techniques, and culture
👘 Purchase your favourite pieces to take home
This is a rare opportunity to handle authentic vintage textiles, discover the stories woven into every thread, and experience a little of Kyoto’s spirit right here in Edinburgh. Whether you’re a fabric lover, a kimono enthusiast, or simply curious about Japanese culture, this event offers a sensory journey through heritage and design.
Sessions are limited to just 8 participants, so you’ll have time and space to explore, ask questions, and try on garments at your leisure.
Available times: 10am, 12 noon, 3pm, 5pm
The Nomads Tent, Edinburgh
Booking is essential – these sessions will fill quickly!
Come curious, leave inspired—wrapped in the elegance of Japanese tradition.
To book your place, https://www.yellowempress.net/kimono.
Meet Your Host: Hannah Swift
Hannah Swift is an acupuncturist from Edinburgh, currently living and working in Kyoto, Japan. She graduated from the Northern College of Acupuncture in 2015 and built a thriving practice in Edinburgh before beginning her Japanese journey.
Her path to acupuncture was deeply personal—sparked by a severe episode of chronic fatigue syndrome in her early twenties. Where other medical systems failed, acupuncture offered profound relief and transformation.
Drawn to the precision and sensitivity of Japanese acupuncture, Hannah has immersed herself in the country’s diverse traditions. She’s particularly inspired by the gentle yet powerful techniques based on palpation and real-time feedback from the patient’s body—an approach that deeply informs her practice and her curiosity about Japanese craft and culture.
Now, alongside her ongoing studies, Hannah explores the rich world of Japanese textiles, bringing the same care and attention to vintage kimono that she brings to her healing work.
