So, serious talk about cultural appropriation. My father brought me back a second hand kimono from Japan for my birthday.
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Replying to @gersandelf
I’m deeply conflicted about it. I will cherish the kimono (it was originally made in 1970s) but I don’t know how I feel about wearing it.
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Replying to @gersandelf
@gersandelf for what occasions would you consider wearing a kimono in the first place?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @chaosprime
@chaosprime That’s precisely my puzzle. It’s not like I have traditional weddings or other celebrations to go to.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @gersandelf
@gersandelf *nod* my position would be to consider breaking it out if something comes up where it seems like it'd be a good fit1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @chaosprime
@gersandelf if you're respectful to the tradition it's a part of i would call the cultural appropriation issues relatively minor2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
@gersandelf Canada never having nuked Japan or conducted a campaign of conquest and/or genocide against it that i'm aware of
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