Nesabi
 


Costume :Amaterasu
Variant :Humanoid - Heian period
Source :Okami
Progress :Complete
Worn At :London MCM Expo May 2013


Costume Photos

Trial run 4

Trial run 3

Trial run 2

Trial run 1

Test 2

Reflector

Full test 1

The finished kimono

String of Beads

Design

Giant paintbrush - progress

Reference

 


Costume Information

Description
Humanoid version.

I will be doing this in a Heian style: the Heian 12-layer kimono... this will be faked somewhat due to the impracticality of wearing twelve layers!

I'll be making the forehead circle and the backplate with foam. The forehead design will be implemented into a hair piece. I'll probably also incorporate a pair of white wolf ears into the hairpiece. Hair itself will be tied back loosely (again, Heian style).

Makeup will be inspired by the Heian era, but not accurate!

Shoes - geta sandals with flower weaving over the top layer.

Props and accessories - giant paintbrush, magatama, String of Beads, hairpiece (as above), flame backplate.

Comments

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Looks fabulous so far! Be great to get pics with my UMvC3 group :]

by Whatsername on Friday, 12 April, 2013 - 13:47
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Thank you very much! I'm sure I can manage that - just let me know when you're looking to do group photos. :)

by Nesabi on Sunday, 14 April, 2013 - 07:44
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Excellent! I'm thinking of organising a large photoshoot - will keep you posted ^.^

by Whatsername on Sunday, 14 April, 2013 - 12:44
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Sounds great. Looking forward to it. ^_^

by Nesabi on Sunday, 14 April, 2013 - 19:59
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Looking great :) I love the colours on the kimono

by Zelvyne on Tuesday, 14 May, 2013 - 18:30
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I look forward to seeing this when it’s complete, as Okami was one of my favourite games.

by ArcaneArchery on Tuesday, 14 May, 2013 - 21:35
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Thank you both very much. I'll be doing a trial run next week to make sure it all works together. Fingers crossed!

by Nesabi on Tuesday, 14 May, 2013 - 21:54