The Japanese kimono is one of the world’s most iconic traditional item of clothing. It is instantly recognisable, with its simple yet elegant cut, intricate patterns, diverse colours and luxurious ...

Discover how Japan used a strategy as it joined the global community in the 19th century. In the 19th century, Japan opened its doors to the world. The "Kimono Dress," emblematic of a broader clothing ...

Google “kimono,” and the first result that comes up is the website for Forever 21. Clicking through leads to a vibrant smorgasbord of open jackets: a graphic “tribal-inspired” print kimono draped on a ...

Originally, "kimono" was the Japanese word for clothing. But in more recent years, the word has been used to refer specifically to traditional Japanese clothing. Kimonos as we know them today came ...

The Sankei Living Shimbun Inc held a special yukata experience workshop on May 23 at the historic Taiko-en estate in Osaka. During the full-day event, 10 Japanese women and five foreign women were ...

Balancing modernity and tradition is at the crux of Japanese culture and key in Shibasaki’s work as one of the most revered and innovative contemporary kimono designers in Japan. “All my inspiration ...

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Which men’s kimono robes are best? A kimono is a traditional Japanese robe that is often loose-fitting, lightweight, and features elaborate decorative designs and detail. Kimonos were once an everyday ...

Disha Patani looked elegant dressed in an ivory kimono with a rose coloured belt. The quintessentially Japanese wrap-around ensemble featured intricate floral embroidery on it which added more ...