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 ...

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 ...

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

Japanese designer Seigo Katsuragawa comes from the traditional school of kimono making ... and usually made of a shiny, textured silk. His tiny self-named shop sells ties only, grouped by pattern ...

The tradition and cultural significance of Japanese kimono garments is the subject of an exhibit currently on display at the ...

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

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 ... or may have traditional Japanese patterns ...

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 ...

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.

A formal, traditional Japanese tea ceremony is extremely ... the fabric itself matters – silk kimonos are the most formal, whereas cotton or polyester kimonos are for more casual wear.

The material may be left plain, or may have traditional Japanese patterns silk-screened or embroidered onto it. The total thickness of a tatami mat is usually about 1.2 inches to 2.4 inches ...