This costume kicked my butt.
All the patterns on the kimono were hand-painted by the use of plastic and Freezer Paper stencils. The butterflies and the honeycomb had to be hand-cut first, which took way too much time. My obi bow is fake (due to the particular style needing a few accessories and other people to assist in tying it) and everything is lined with a silky gold lining. I also need to get a shorter wig. :<