Sumie Kaneko, a singer who plays the traditional Japanese instruments koto and shamisen, often performs wearing flashy dresses made of recycled kimonos. The idea of sustainability is deeply rooted in ...

Kimonos are deeply woven into the fabric of Japan’s cultural identity. Yet, the iconic garment is rarely worn now. Mostly relegated to formal occasions, kimonos are often kept for generations — and ...

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The neighbourhood of Nihonbashi will be hosting Tokyo Kimono Week from Wednesday October 20 to Tuesday November 9. As an extension of this event the Mandarin Oriental Tokyo will be holding Tokyo ...

Combining Japan’s passion for upcycling and sneakers, the Tokyo Kimono Shoes project is giving unused luxurious kimono a second life by transforming the fabric into gorgeous kicks. Photo: Potato. Co., ...

So this is, perhaps, an ideal time to consider the kimono. The T-shaped Japanese robe, which has inspired countless Western garments, complicates the conversation about what we’re allowed to adopt ...

Kimono and Yukata are two different articles of clothing. Kimono are the older, more traditional, and more expensive garment. They’re usually made of silk or brocade, have an inner layer and an outer ...