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Everything You Need to Know About the Japanese Kimono
The kimono holds deep cultural symbolism in Japan, representing tradition, status, and aesthetics: During Japan’s Heian ...
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All about the kimono, Japan’s traditional form of dress
By the time he died in 1912, Japan had become the most modern country in Asia. If you want a kimono of your own, beware: they are not cheap. They are often handmade. Even when a machine is used ...
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Kimono: An evolving icon of fashion
T OKYO — The kimono is one of the most recognizable forms of national dress, wielding its influence in fashion, art and media. At the Tokyo National Museum, “The Modern Kimono,” featuring ...
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Kyoto kimono dyers turn their craftsmanship to Indian sari
KYOTO--Alarmed at decreasing opportunities to wear kimono in modern Japan, dyers specializing in Kyoto-style "yuzen" techniques are turning their attention to a market steeped in traditional dress ...
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Tokyo exhibition shows how the kimono changed over centuries
A special exhibition tracing the evolution of the kimono, from its inception in the Kamakura Period (1185-1333) to outfits designed by modern-day rock stars, has kicked off at the Tokyo National ...
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Kyoto Kimono Dyer - Tabata Kihachi
The Tabata specialty is leveraging different shades of indigo.