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Hi Yoko san! Yesterday
the box of cotton [C Package] came
and I could hardly wait to get it open! You really know how to wrap
packages to keep them safe! Once open I was gasping and oohing and ahhhing
and having much fun! Loved all the "fat quarters" pieces of
cotton and Oh the silk pieces WOW! those are my colors and I just loved
them! There was one piece of cotton that was breathtaking it was black
with raspberry red and royal blue tiny strips in gradation! it is gorgeous!
I can see these in all sorts of quilting ideas! I purchased
100lbs of mixed kimono, package A. I am truly happy. More flowery words
can not express my satisfaction. Just simple, yes, I am happy! Items are
really varied. Some wearable, some perfect for creative resurrection.
I could cry
. The childrens pieces are delightful! I really
like them. sigh. The package
of fabrics arrived on Saturday and I couldn't be more pleased. It was
lovely to find that you had included some pieces that I hadn't Carol
Herring Hi Yoko! Thanks! I am super excited(about my first order). I hope there are a few whole kimonos/ haoris... I'd love to get one or two I can wear. The customer feedback on the website was very helpful. I knew if I searched hard enough I could find a place to get kimonos without having to pay all of the crazy shipping from Japan. What a fabulous business idea. I am looking forward to getting them next week sometime and I'll keep checking back to get cotton ones for quilting purposes. The Facebook page is nice also. The pictures of the shows are really nice. I'll have to try to get to a few! Katie
PS(After
receipt of order): I loved the 20 lbs of silks package. I just kept
pulling kimonos out of the box! The variety was great and I was very impressed. Katie
Lausten Hello-- This
note is much overdue--some time back in May I placed my first order with
you and somehow my credit card information was deleted and you asked me
to resend it, and as an apology you included several lovely, extra pieces
in my order--I was pleased with all my fabrics and decided to order more.
At the time I was placing my second order (June 3), I had fully intended
to include a note thanking you for your generosity the first time around,
but just as I was in the process of filling in the order form, we received
a phone call that one of my children had been in an accident. I quickly
concluded my order without the thank you note, left the next morning to
be with my daughter (who will be ok), and am just now getting around to
sorting through the mail that piled up in my absence. Phew. I had forgotten
that I had placed the second order and what a nice surprise to find it
in my pile--and also to find that again you included a few surprises.
I've enjoyed doing business with you, and as soon as I actually make something
with the fabric I have, I'll check back into your website. Thank you again... Hi Yoko and Dana, My package arrived today(Bulk Kimono) in perfect condition and the contents were spectacular! I'm simply delighted with the elegant haori, the lovely michiyuki coat and that striking purple kimono. Everything is so discerningly chosen and in such fine wearable condition. Many thanks for all the care you take in selecting beautiful items at exceptional prices. I always get compliments, and I always mention you! Best
Wishes, PS.I've discovered that I love the hakama as a skirt, now that I've been trying everything on. They're so elegant ...every item is beautiful, but the cream-colored haori with the leaf pattern is a knockout. I'll probably hang it on my wall as art instead of wearing it! Good wishes and arigato goziamasu Carolyn
K. Dear
Yoko, Dear Yoko san: I hadn't heard the UPS truck so I checked the tracking number and it said it was delivered--went out on to the Florida room ( a New England term for a closed in breeze way!) and there was my box! Took it inot the studio/computer room and opened it and oohed and ahhed over the kimono and fabirc! Two childrens kimono and a juban! there are several that I will definitly wear! One is the beautifully decorated kurometomosode, that is an amazing example of the style! I also loved the silver kimono with the aplique and painted flowers! Then there are some others too that will definitly we worn! Some will make their way in to other garments and quilts! Incase your hadn't noticed I love all that you sent! the fabric pieces are just amazing too! I would say I really got my moneys worth and them some! Arigato gozaimasu for making my day! Hugs Vona Dear
Yoko & Dana, When an "A" package arrives in our house it's like Christmas. Each item gets pulled out and inspected for interesting patterns and ideas begin to form in our minds of what we'd like to do with each piece. A new sword bag for my boyfriend? A wall hanging for my son? (he picked out a BRIGHT red panel from the last box!) A kimono for my daughter to wear? More projects for me? All possibilities are considered. We are, and continue to be, very happy customers. Carol & family I received the package (bulk cottons) that I had waited for with such high anticipations. I was amazed that it was even more wonderful than I imagined. I thought I might find one or two out of the lot to keep and wear with jeans. Every single one of them is almost perfect, you have to search to find any imperfections and I only found a few. I now have to decide which ones to keep and which ones to take apart. There were several little girls kimono which I cannot bear to take apart and will give as gifts. I have taken 2 apart already, a very easy task while watching TV and must decide soon which ones I will be making into jackets. The fun part is I will still have the bottom portion of the kimino to use in quilts. Thank you for the wonderful selection. Cynthia
Butts Since your customer service was so excellent during the ordering process, I thought you would appreciate knowing that your shipment (Imari plate) reached me safely. What a beautiful packing job! I'm very happy with the item I ordered. Many thanks. Joyce
K. I ordered
several fabric pieces and all of them were exactly as pictured. Much care
was put into their packaging. And, I even received a BEAUTIFUL free gift
fabric piece. It is so pretty!!! I'm going to make a neck roll pillow
out of it. Also, I knew from reading their site that they were out of
town at a show. And, they even emailed me to tell me of a short delay.
Yet, though I placed 2 orders at other places that day, this site's order
arrived 1st, and it arrived in 2-3 days. WOW!!! Thanks! Hi Dana, Jane
Burkholder Yes, you presumed right!( that a second order indicated she liked her first order of bulk kimonos,dl) I especially loved the textured navy kimono and textured purple fabric piece,the blue + white floral kimono,the blue + white 2 fabric pieces, + the 2 kimonos with navy with floral etc. motifs. I was Amazed at the cool things in my cottons package! All I can say is WOW!!! Very , very Exciting!!! I float around wearing various items every day!! (Also in a few weeks I´ll be ordering your Silks package!!) Thanks, Kathy Fietz Luxembourg (Europe) Thank you, Dana and Yoko!! Oh, I
loved it so. I am so happy!! I even wrote on gather.com:
(Anyway)...I
love it!! I AM enthusiastic about it (bulk kimono order) - i am
so pleased i found you guys, and i think that it is such a good value.
yahoo!!! ....You're right - i opened the box and the SMELLS came back.
i was so happy (as you can tell). yep, just wait til i order *another*
box. heh heh!!! PS:....( So, I am) glad to help spread the word. i knew you'd be happy(reading the gather.com piece), knowing how VERY happy i am today. thank you again!! cheers, jessie Jessica
Voigts The product arrived safe and sound and I am enjoying the items I received. I find I can wear much of it and other pieces will make beautiful adornment for other products. Thank
you, I received
my kimono today and just wanted to thank you for the prompt and quality
service (received within 3 days). The kimono looks exactly as it was pictured
and described on your website. It is really beautiful. I look forward
to doing business again with you in the near future. Emily Dear
Yokodana, I just wanted you to know how pleased I was with my recent order. Unpacking the box was like Christmas morning! As I took out each piece, I was floored at how beautiful they were. I have been on your mailing list for awhile and didn't really know what to expect. I ordered thinking I would be able to use the fabric for various sewing projects, however, 4 or 5 of the pieces are so lovely, I have added them to my closet. Even one that had slight damage, I have repaired and now use everyday as my robe. It will actually be hard for me to cut up the ones that I will use in other projects. I just wanted to say thanks and let you know grateful I am to have found a source such as yourselves. ...It's a pleasure, as always, to be in touch with you, and your focus on esthetics in Japanese culture and design certainly requires no apology in the context of doing business. Anyone can sell me something...but you and your Web site offer so much more. That's why people like me are likely to keep coming back to you. I hope you never, ever change. -Best regards, -Barbara
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Your website YokoDana.com has earned a coveted spot in Thepurplebook: The Definitive Guide to Exceptional Online Shopping....We have combed through thousands of e-commerce sites , and have handpicked only those that best meet the wants and needs of the modern shopper. Not one site has been paid to be listed, nor been shown any undue perference, as we believe objectivity is the key to earning consumer confidence. Hillary Mendelsohn, Publisher
News from the Blogosphere -- to see a recent blog report with pictures from the UK about our D packages click here . Dana Just wanted to send a thank-you for the lovely selection of kimonos and fabric that I recently bought(20 pounds silks, 20 lbs. cottons). I split the package with a friend. Lovely kimonos, lovely fabric. Thank you! Linda A., Trescott, Maine, USA Just
wanted to write and say that I got to see my great nieces wearing the
kimonos(Bulk Kimonos) that were part
of a bundle I ordered from you earlier in the spring. We were in Southern
Illinois last weekend and they all modeled them for me. The five year
was so funny as she said hers was too long, but at the rate she grows,
that won't be true for very long! I found the choices the other two had
made interesting --- I had sent 4, one for each of the girls and one for
their mom. I also showed them what they could do if they decided they
wanted to display them on their walls. Gidday
Dana and Yoko, Thank you. My fabric (A package & kasuri) arrived in time for me to sew this weekend. Very interesting gauze-like weave. Have not seen that before... but it was perfect for a curtain. Allows in light and air, but offers some privacy when the window is open. The stiffness was perfect for this project. The curtain has hems at bottom and top. Both the bottom and top have tension rods holding them firm -creating a flat panel. Best wishes Joyce P. New Mexico USA Dana and Yoko- The silk kimono are wonderful. I was so excited to receive my grab bag and am SO happy with the contents- thank you! (purchased: A package silks, kasuri & runner made from vintage obi.) B.A., Deary,Idaho USA I am
so pleased with my package!(D package, synthetics)
It was like opening a present- I didn't want the box to end! The bolt
of fabric that came is beautiful, I can't wait to use it all. Thank you
so much! Kate
Alexander Hi Dana
& Yoko I have just received my first order (20lbs A package) from your company. All I have to say is WOW AND MORE WOW!! I can not believe my luck. I awoke with a migraine this morning. I think you just cured it. Thank you so much. I am sure I will be ordering again in the near future. Priscilla
Hair I just want you to know how thrilled I am with my bulk kimono purchase from you. It is beyond wonderful. I opened my box with a friend,...who was so impressed she plans to order some as well. I plan on ordering more. Thank you so very much,....also I really love the beautiful duvet type cover you included - its gorgeous. A thousand thanks to you for offering such beautiful, quality kimonos at quite a reasonable price. Leah
Covington
Hi Dana, Lynne My
wonderful order (20lbs A package)
arrived yesterday and my whole family was I received my package last night (20lbs A package)! Wow! I am so impressed with everything. The speed at which my order was filled is amazing. The most amazing thing was the quality of the kimonos. I was totally blown away! Thank you, thank you, thank you. They are so beautiful and breathtaking.... Wait, I have more!
As a quilter and one who sews, I couldn't help but Ann (From
Dana & Yoko:)We were featured in the Good News Rag, a paid
subscriber-based print publication for designers, seamstresses, couturiers
and anyone interested in sewing-based crafts. The Rag, as it
is affectionately called, is published by Lois Ericson of Reno, Nevada.
In her Jan/Feb. 2005 (Issue #84) she talked about us in a column titled,
"My Favorite Fabric Store", which started, "I enjoy
using kimono fabric in my work and have recently connected with a great
source. Maybe you would like to check out their website...."
She had many nice things to say and we thank her for her unsolicited
praise. To learn more about her newsletter and her work, please visit
her site,
www.designandsew.com . I received my
order yesterday and I love everything. I'm going to have to Hi Dana: I just
wanted to let you know that the package arrived yesterday. The I appreciate
the the quick, thorough responses to my questions, the rapid Thank
you very much! Dear Dana & Yoko... I just
got my 20 lb box of cotton kimono cloth. I am so happy!! I took one
apart and I could not believe how much fabric there was. I love the
selection you sent. It was exactly what I wanted. Thank you so much.
And, I found a nice suprise in the box....a bolt of the most delicious
cotton for kimono. I didn't expect that. You've won me over and I can't
wait to work with these fabrics and to order more. I wish I could get
100 pounds!!! (hmmmmm maybe) There is one kimono in the box that is
in such great condition that I think I'll give to my dad for father's
day. I think he will like it very much. I will make a sash with some
of the other kimono cloth to keep it closed. Again thank you and I'm
so happy I decided to order. Domo arigatou!!! Dear
Dana, Dana: The kimono with the cranes is a very big hit (commensurate with the hit to my visa card) (for unexpected customs charges). Thank you, Jeff Cutler, United Kingdom Hello Hello
Dana & Yoko,
Just want to let you know I am very pleased with the Shiromuku I received last week -- It exceeded by far my expectations! Very nice hand embroidery. Thank you, H.C. USA Yesterday my 20 lb. shipment of kimonos etc. arrived. I am overwhelmed, I bought them to use in sewing/quilting projects but many I can not bring myself to cut and will simply use and admire. My 11 year old daughter and I unpacked the box and it was like a treasure chest. Thank you! Sincerely Hi
there!
This is Suzanne Ebbels. My kimono's (20lbs) arrived and they are wonderful, thanks heaps for all your help, l will be ordering more in the future. Sue, Geelong, Victoria, Australia Dear
Dana & Yoko,
I received my 20 pound box of kimono the other day as promised. I have to tell you, it was the best box I've received in a long time! My friend and I were absolutely amazed by the contents of the box. It almost sounded like the Fourth of July, as we "oohed" and "aahed" over each one as it came out of the box. The only problem is that I don't know if I can cut them up! Thanks
again! Dear
Dana and Yoko, Dear
Dana,
Thank you so much for the zori and purse; I received them yesterday and they are fabulous. I am a candidate for the San Francisco Cherry Blossom Queen Pageant and now know that even if I don't win, I will look great. Thanks so much! Yours
truly, Thank you for the order. It arrived yesterday. The kimonos and fabric are beautiful. I was like a little kid with a surprise package opening them. I will put them to good use. Thanks again. C.P. Hi, I just got the 40# box of kimonos I ordered. WOW! they are incredible, better than I could have hoped for. WOW! I look forward to buying from you in the future. WOW! thanks,
T'ger Stone The box (20lbs of "A Package") arrived today just as expected. The kimono are beautiful! Thank you for such a lovely array of sizes and colors. Of course my two daughters immediately claimed one each to wear for their very own. The others will complement my quilting beautifully if I ever dare take them apart! Thanks again, Carol McD, North Carolina Hello,
We received the kimono today. It is very beautiful and in very good condition as described on the website. Thank you so much for working with us, so we were able to purchase it. thank
you See Epinions.com's lengthy review of our site -- we're blushing...Dana & Yoko-- "A
Site for sore eyes..." BottomLine is an international publication which advises subscribers on consumer and other issues. This well-respected newsletter has over 1 million subscribers. They called to inform us that we had been selected and that they recommended our site to their readers in a recent issue. We of course are most grateful. (re:
20lb "A Package) D.M.T. Hi Dana and Yoko. I just wanted to let you know that the two kimono arrived safely and quickly! Both are exactly as described and we're extremely pleased. Everything about this transaction, from your well-designed website, to your prompt emails, was a real pleasure. ... I must say that this has been the fastest transaction I've ever experienced via the internet, and I've done my share of e-shopping! My wife is still talking about the beautiful packaging and plans to save it for storage. Most of the garments we receive from other e-sellers come in flimsy plastic bags (that frequently arrive full of holes); your shipping methods are fit for an art museum.... We will definitely recommend you to our friends and frequently check your site toward future purchases. Thank you very much, Rick
and Patty Goldstein A customer sent this link to us. We were featured in the print publication SEWNEWS in 2000 but hadn't seen this.. Here is a net summary: 2000 SEWNEWS Article about us Thank
you. The shipment arrived yesterday. I'm extremely pleased with it! ...I
have to say, most of them arrived in such good condition it's a shame
to even think of taking them apart. I'm going to have to work myself
up to it. -Christy
Young Dear Dana and Yoko: Thank you so much! I am happy, happy, happy with my new shipment. The color selection is so nice, and the quality is all that I hoped for and more. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your wonderful service... I wish all businesses were run with such consideration. Now, my only problem is, I can't bear to set scissors to some of the kimonos, they are so nice! Oh well, I guess that just means I'll be ordering a little sooner than expected! Thanks again! Katherine
N. Hi
Dana, Regards
& sunshine from Asmara! I'm sitting in my garden wearing my georgeous
kimono!Once again thank you for prompt, perfect delivery. Keep up the
great work! Best
regards, During
the summer of 2001, my husband and I had the unexpected pleasure of
visiting Japan so that he could practice kendo. We had only six weeks
to prepare for our trip. How I wish I had studied Japanese clothing
before leaving the States! While I was in Japan, I had the great fortune
of buying a kimono, juban, obi, michiyuki, and several accessories.
I was hooked!!!!!! Rose
Kanusky To Yoko & Dana:: Thank
you for the speedy service! These kimono(for community theatre production)
are as wonderful as the first (30)! We will be printing your card
in our program and I will spread the others among the other costumers
I know. My cast is so excited about their wonderful costumes and very
impressed with how far ahead of schedule I am. Costumes don't usually
appear until a week or two before opening night. We sing your praises!
Penny
Hall, Footlite Musicals Hi, received
the shipment of (20lbs) kimonos today. They were in much nicer
condition Sarah
Crumly I've
ordered 1 Kimono and 2 Haori in the past month. Two as gifts and 1 for
myself. These are the most beautiful items with the most beautiful material
I've seen. I expect to be wearing my Haori everywhere so I'm sure I'll
be getting many complements and maybe starting a fad! I look forward to
falling inlove with my next haori. Kathy
Fox Can't tell you how much I love the kimonos (20 lbs "A Package, kr110-1). They are way better condition than I ever expected. A weaver friend and I will be splitting the order. I planned to use the fabric for crazy quilts, and Patty in weaving. At the moment, I'm not sure I can bring myself to cut them apart.... Feel free to quote me. I will be glad to tell anybody how pleased we are with the shipment...Thank you again for a fantastic product. Sue Wingate D & Y..........Your service is amazing!!!!!!!! Thank you. Penelope
Hi Dana and Yoko, I got the box today, and I wanted to tell you that I am, first of all, ecstatic about having gotten the two striped fabrics, and second, I was also really happy with the contents of the 20 pound box. You folks are running a top notch operation and can include me in your list of satisfied customers. Sincerely, Rebecca
Finch Dear
Yoko and Dana,
Besides their wonderful, high quality products and reasonable prices, the thing I like most about Yokodana is their service. When I accidentally made a few mistakes on my order, Yokodana immediately remedied the problem. The fact that there is an actual person behind the computer, personally taking care of my order, always makes me feel at ease.
Dear
Yoko and Dana -- In looking back over my records, I realize I first wrote
to you in Aug. 1998, can't believe it's been two years! For the
past many years, I've attended the September Quilt Show in Fort Washington,
PA.In addition to the quilts and garments on display, there are the most
interesting vendors from all over the country showing fabrics that you
may not see in your local shops. You can give us
your honest feedback here or post to our
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