Textile producer Shimura Shoji dyes threads for his kimono and other items with natural ... dense composition using neutral colors. The two discuss how they view and use color in their respective ...

Featuring natural and seasonal motifs, as well as customs and folkways, the rich colors of the kimono have reflected the beauty of Japan and shown the aesthetics of people through different times.

Kimono retailers developed a monopoly on prices and perception of kimono knowledge governed by elaborate rules from fabrics and colors to patterns and structure, taking up to 55 steps consisting ...

Featuring brilliant colors, detailed embroidery, gold leaves and other decorations, Kyo-yuzen kimono are known for their lavish beauty. It is said that the dyeing techniques were pioneered by 17th ...