At a century-old workshop in a quiet Tokyo neighbourhood, craftsman Yuichi Hirose brushes dye across meticulously hand-cut stencils laid on fabric, using a traditional technique to produce ...
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 ...
Tokyo — At a century-old workshop in a quiet Tokyo neighbourhood, craftsman Yuichi Hirose brushes dye across meticulously hand-cut stencils laid on fabric, using a traditional technique to produce ...
The small Japanese island of Amami Oshima is famous for producing a type of silk: Oshima Tsumugi. More than 500 people on the island are involved in producing this unique fabric, which is known for ...
The Kimono, a traditional form of Japanese clothing is an elegant creation with a long history in Japan that has seen changes in society and culture of different periods of history reflect in the ...
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 ...