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 ...

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

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”.

The Tabata specialty is leveraging different shades of indigo.