The new book Kimono: The Art And Evolution Of Japanese Fashion takes us on a visual tour through centuries of design tradition. The design of the kimono itself–the T-shape, the straight-seams, the ...

The kimono—a catchall term for myriad, T-shaped Japanese garments—has been around in various forms since at least the Heian period, which began in 794. The robes made their way to Europe by the 17th ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Artist Maya Caulfield is half Scottish and half Japanese. (Photo: Reddit/Imgur/Mayalcaulfield ...

Nov. 8 - 17: Kirié and Kimono Making with Kubo Shu Artist Kubo Shu is widely recognized for reviving kirié, the centuries-old art form of paper cutting that results in works so sharp and intricate, it ...

"The kimono has become something that is very far removed from our daily lives," said Hirose, who joined his family business after university. Image: AFP/Patrick Kovarik “The kimono has become ...

Winter doesn't mean you have to stick to dull colors; you can play with patterns and colors in your kimono outfits. Mix and ...