This installation in our Students in the Vault series examines the importance of kimono pattern. Ukiyo-e images depict many different scenes, however kimono are especially remarkable subjects. Not ...

When it comes to choosing a men’s kimono robe, there are a few factors to consider, such as size, design, season and material. Many kimono robes for men are created with luxury, style, comfort and ...

Mon–Wed 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs 10:30 a.m.–8 p.m. Fri–Sun 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m. In the rush to get out the door for work, getting dressed in the morning probably isn't exactly an artistic moment. But ...

An elegant national costume that defines Japanese culture, the kimono epitomises craftsmanship and tradition. Meaning “the thing to wear”, it is wrapped left over right and secured with a sash, and ...

KYOTO >> Maria Kawahara, a kimono designer, believes that the traditional garment can be worn more freely — with a belt, for instance, if one doesn’t have an obi, or even with boots or high heels ...

At a century-old workshop in a quiet Tokyo neighbourhood, craftsman Yuichi Hirose brushes dye across meticulously hand-cut stencils laid on fabric, using a traditional technique to produce ...

As more and more local women reserve the traditional kimono only for special occasions, the industry has declined. But, change is around the corner. At a century-old workshop in a quiet Tokyo ...

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