Category: Kimono History
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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…
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The season for Graduation from schools is coming!
Read More: The season for Graduation from schools is coming!We have a different education system in Japan from Canada, which is schools begin from April and end in March. In March, there are…
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Hinamatsuri(ひな祭り)The Girl’s day!!
Read More: Hinamatsuri(ひな祭り)The Girl’s day!!On the 3rd of March, we have Hinamatsuri(ひな祭り) for girls. Also, called Doll’s day or Girl’s day. We display dolls representing the emperor and…