The kimono is the most famous garment worn in Japan. Kimono literally means ... People stopped wearing the kimono as everyday clothing during the reign of Emperor Meiji. Meiji came to the ...

The traditional textiles produced in Japan are widely considered to be among the highest ... They envision that these shops will sell not only clothing, but also furniture, jewelry and other regional ...

One of the most admired features of Yawatagaki’s quilts is the fact that they are almost exclusively made of “rescued” antique fabrics from Japanese traditional clothing and other items. Japan’s ...

The “sashiko” stitching method extends the life of the worn clothing while also giving it a fresh look by adding traditional Japanese flair. The service is winning over the hearts of European ...

According to the Association for the Promotion of Traditional Craft ... simple structure of textiles for Japanese garments allows for easy dyeing, modern clothes available in the market boast ...