KYOTO >> Maria Kawahara, a kimono designer, believes that the traditional garment can be worn more freely — with a belt, for instance, if one doesn’t have an obi, or even with boots or high heels ...
"The untold modern history of the Japanese kimono and its dynamic relationship to Western culture. Japan's engagement with Western clothing, culture, and art in the mid-nineteenth century transformed ...
Unravel the truths about the traditional kimono and its various styles. The kimono, a traditional Japanese garment, is admired worldwide yet remains a mystery to many. Despite being the national dress ...