Category: Kimono History
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“Tansu no Koyashi”: When Beautiful Things Sleep in the Drawer
Read More: “Tansu no Koyashi”: When Beautiful Things Sleep in the DrawerIn Japanese culture, there is a quietly powerful expression: “箪笥の肥やし (Tansu no Koyashi)”.Literally translated, it means “fertilizer for the dresser” — a poetic way…
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Kimono Day: Celebrating Japan’s Traditional Attire on November 15th
Read More: Kimono Day: Celebrating Japan’s Traditional Attire on November 15thEvery year on November 15th, Japan celebrates Kimono Day, a special day dedicated to promoting and appreciating the beauty and culture of the kimono.…
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Exploring Asakusa: Treasure Hunting for Secondhand Kimono in Tokyo’s Historic Heart
Read More: Exploring Asakusa: Treasure Hunting for Secondhand Kimono in Tokyo’s Historic HeartIf you’re a lover of traditional Japanese fashion or sustainable vintage style, Asakusa (浅草) is worth to find them besides sightseeing—it’s a haven for…
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The Timeless Beauty of Tsumami Zaiku(つまみ細工): Japanese Fabric Art from Edo to Today
Read More: The Timeless Beauty of Tsumami Zaiku(つまみ細工): Japanese Fabric Art from Edo to TodayTsumami Zaiku is a traditional Japanese craft that transforms small squares of fabric—usually silk—into intricate floral motifs and decorative ornaments. With a technique as…
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Junihitoe(十二単)-Twelve-layered ceremonial kimono
Read More: Junihitoe(十二単)-Twelve-layered ceremonial kimonoWhen you think of traditional Japanese attire, the colorful and elegant kimono likely comes to mind. But among the many types of kimono throughout…
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Transform Your Kimono: Join Tokita Kobo’s Upcycling Project
Read More: Transform Your Kimono: Join Tokita Kobo’s Upcycling Project🌸 Give Your Kimono a New Life! 🌸Do you have a kimono you no longer wear? Instead of keeping it tucked away, donate it…
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Exploring 8 Types of Kimono: A Cultural Insight
Read More: Exploring 8 Types of Kimono: A Cultural InsightWhen people hear “kimono,” they often imagine a beautiful, long robe with wide sleeves and elegant patterns. But did you know that kimono actually…
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Why So Many Layers in Kimono? The Beauty and Purpose Behind the Layers
Read More: Why So Many Layers in Kimono? The Beauty and Purpose Behind the LayersWhen people think of a kimono, they often imagine an elegant, flowing garment with multiple layers. But why does traditional Japanese clothing involve so…
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Kimono Project for Tokyo Oympic Game
Read More: Kimono Project for Tokyo Oympic GameIn this project, Japanese artisans created the design, woven, and dyed expressing 207 countires’ and regions’ traditions longing for peaceful coexistence. What a beautiful…
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Kimono in The Special Occasion, Kyogen(狂言) in Hiroshima
Read More: Kimono in The Special Occasion, Kyogen(狂言) in HiroshimaKimono clothing has been used for long time period. Some times are used in festive occasion, others are used on daily basis. Here is…