Some kimonos were highly valuable, costing more than a family home, and became cherished heirlooms passed down through ...

A kimono handed down across generations provides a glimpse of its connections with the family. “Such a viewpoint lies on the exact opposite end from fast fashion,” Cliffe said. “There are ...

The Tabata specialty is leveraging different shades of indigo.

The kimono is the most famous garment worn in Japan. Kimono literally means “thing to wear” – it is made up of the Japanese words ki, meaning “to wear”, and mono, meaning “thing”.