Tokyo Kimono Shoes is giving unused luxurious kimono a second life by transforming the fabric into gorgeous kicks. Traditional silk kimono are typically worn only for special occasions and are ...

By Rosanna Rios Perez An elegant national costume that defines Japanese culture, the kimono epitomises craftsmanship and ...

Although the kimono can be made from cotton, linen, or ramie (derived from a plant in the nettle family), the most cherished pieces were created in silk. The intrinsic qualities of this material ...

Most tatami mats are a natural golden color, but those made by Mitsuru Yokoyama may be jade green, pink or even black.

Edo fashion celebrated seasonal changes with motifs and colors. Selecting garments or accessories that reflect the season's ...

It was synched on the waist with a broad silk belt in rose pink colour ... of her Kyoto vacation by donning the traditional Japanese avatar in a kimono. Also Read: To Become "Cuties In Kyoto ...

KYOTO, Japan — The first time I saw Mitsuru Yokoyama’s tatami was a few years ago in the House of Hosoo, the atelier of a kimono silk company in Kyoto ... The material may be left plain, or may have ...

A kimono is a Japanese traditional attire made with fine silk fabric that features long sleeves and wrap-around design. The traditional design comes with a sash which is called obi in Japanese.

Suzhou captured in pictures – where stunning waterways, architecture and gardens meet 21st Century sophistication. Discover the beauty of Suzhou through the seasons, and find out why so many are ...

In the 2018 Silk collection, Boghossian translated traditional silk weaving into pieces featuring gemstones representing key cities along the Silk Road. And seeing the traditional craft in ...

“We aim to harness modern technologies to enhance the traditional silk and textile industry,” said Zhijuan Pan, dean of the College of Textile and Clothing Engineering of Soochow Universit ...