When it comes to the people we love the most, finding the right way to tell them what they mean to us can feel equal parts meaningful and daunting. It’s easy to overthink it. But the answer is usually simple. If you’re able to consider what makes them tick, what they love, and what they need (but often won’t give themselves), you’re already onto something special.
At KIM+ONO, gifting is sort of our specialty. And that’s because whether you’re celebrating a birthday, a milestone, or a just-because moment, our handcrafted kimono robe silk pieces turn gifting into an unforgettable experience. It’s not just a piece of kimono clothing, it’s self care they can wear. We love going above and beyond for the people in our own lives, so below we’ve paired a kimono robe with an affirmation you can write or share with them during the gifting, and ideas for the full gifting experience to make your gift even more intentional. From the free spirits to the homebodies, here are 10 inspired ways to celebrate the people you care about most and the kimono clothes that will make them feel oh so very loved.
Photo by Miranda Taylor De Lay
1. For the Moms Who Do It All
Style: Maren Kimono Wrap
Affirmation: “I am the heart of the home, and I deserve softness.”
Gifting Experience: Pair the kimono robe with a handwritten letter slipped into the inner pocket and include a face stone roller for an at-home spa day. Use our Furoshiki Gift Wrap to make the unboxing feel like an extra luxurious experience and show her how much you care.
Photo by Rudney Novaes
2. For the Brides-to-Be
Style: Handpainted Silk Lotus Kimono Robe
Affirmation: “I am entering a new chapter in full radiance.”
Gifting Experience: Include a love letter from you (or from their partner!) and a bottle of bubble bath. Wrap the robe in our Furoshiki Gift Wrap, and gift it to her for an incredible (and photograph-able) wedding day “getting ready” look.
3. For the Friends Who Keep You Grounded
Style: Washable Silk Peony & Butterfly Kimono Robe
Affirmation: “Our friendship is a safe place to land.”
Gifting Experience: Celebrate your shared history. Fold the robe alongside an old photo of the two of you, plus a playlist of your greatest hits. Add a face stone roller and tell her she absolutely has to take time for herself every day.. Deliver it and simultaneously get a cozy brunch date on the books.
4. For the Sisters Who Know Everything
Style: Washable Silk Kiku Kimono Robe
Affirmation: “I honor my intuition and my voice.”
Gifting Experience: Wrap her gift with our Furoshiki Gift Wrap, and tuck in a little card that says “You were always the cool one.” She’ll wear this robe as an elegant, everyday statement piece. It’s perfect for date night, but just as comfortable for lounging at home. Give your sister something she needs before she even know she needs it.
Photo by Maria Del Rio
5. For the Local Celebrities in Your Life (You Know the Ones)
Style: Handpainted Silk Crane Kimono Robe
Affirmation: “My life is a work of wearable art.”
Gifting Experience: This is for your friend who doubles as “the mayor” of your town. They’re always in the know, connecting people, and starting a movement of some sort. Gift them this stunning handcrafted work of art alongside a compact mirror engraved with their initials and a vintage hair comb. Write a note that says, “For the main character in every room.” Perfect for the person who lives to be seen, felt, and remembered.
6. For the Partners Who Make You Feel Safe
Style: Coral Chrysanthemum Kimono Robe
Affirmation: “I am here, I am present, I am loved.”
Gifting Experience: Plan a quiet morning together — coffee, your old vinyls, zero emails. Gift the robe alongside special plans for the day where you just take it slow and hop from one local spot to the next, together, in no sort of rush. Make every moment more meaningful with a little unexpected luxury.
7. For the Empty Nesters Starting Fresh
Style: Azumi Kimono Wrap
Affirmation: “I am free to bloom in my own rhythm.”
Gifting Experience: Include a journal for reflections and dreams. Wrap it with our Furoshiki Gift Wrap and write: “This is your next chapter robe.” It’s a gentle invitation to embrace the richness of life and roll with the changes without fighting against them. Let your friend know that you’re here for them and celebrating this new chapter.
Photo by @mariacalderon.art
8. For the Free Spirits Who Can’t Be Contained
Style: Washable Silk Yuri Kimono Robe
Affirmation: “I move through the world with grace and wonder.”
Gifting Experience: Give the wrap with a bundle of wildflower seeds and a tiny perfume oil. Tell them it’s for their next barefoot dance in the kitchen, or the desert, whichever happens first! Add a face stone roller for grounding when they’re home between adventures.
9. For the Wanderers Who Are Always on the Go
Style: Washable Silk Twill Jia Kimono Wrap
Affirmation: “I carry comfort with me, wherever I roam.”
Gifting Experience: Tuck in a travel-size candle, some herbal tea sachets, and a note: “For hotel mornings, long flights, and somewhere new.” This robe is suitcase-worthy softness for the one whose always moving to exciting new places.
Photo by Maria Del Rio
10. For the Homebodies Who Make Cozy Look Chic
Style: Curve Silk Kuren Kimono Robe
Affirmation: “My sanctuary is sacred, and so am I.”
Gifting Experience: Present the robe with a ceramic mug and their favorite book. Use our Furoshiki Gift Wrap to give it a cozy, handmade feel. This is for the person who believes the best nights involve candles and doing more nothing than something.
Celebration doesn’t always need confetti and a five-course dinner. Sometimes, the most meaningful gifts are quiet, elegant, and full of intention — just like the people they celebrate. A kimono robe silk garment isn’t just a gift, it’s a handcrafted, high quality gift made over (quite literally) centuries. The traditions that passed down from generation to generation are stitched into every piece, making them as unique as the ones you love. And when your kimono clothes or white long robe are also wrapped with intention, with our Furoshiki Gift Wrap service, you’re giving more than a gift. You’re creating a memory, and a story worth retelling. So go ahead — celebrate them all and honor their own story as you do.
