With its history, beauty, and deep symbolism, the kimono shows us how fashion can tell stories and reflect traditions in ways ...

Blossoms, birds, waves, and autumn leaves — these are just a few of the enchanting patterns found on Japanese kimono. Stenciled Elegance: Ise Katagami and the Art of Textile Design highlights the ...

The artisans used a tailor-made silk fabric made using "chirimen" crepe from the Tango region, which is more wrinkle resistant and softer than regular fabrics used for kimono. The new designs were ...

We visit a Hakata ori textile manufacturer with over 160 years of history and explore the kimono sash designs created by their youngest worker, who is in her third year with the company. In another ...

The yukata and kimono share the same blue and white design; the former costs 49,500 yen (~US$352) and the latter 60,500 yen ...