Kien is a company dedicated to revitalizing the traditional Japanese kimono. Founded by Yoshie Kitagawa, who was born and ...

In the 19th century, Japan opened its doors. The "Kimono Dress"—emblematic of a broader clothing revolution—sheds light on Japan's forward-looking strategy as it joined the global community.

A native Briton spends nearly 365 days of the year wearing kimono, even though daily use of the traditional Japanese clothing is on the decline among modern Japanese fashionistas. Sheila Cliffe ...

By the time he died in 1912, Japan had become the most modern country in Asia. If you want a kimono of your own, beware: they are not cheap. They are often handmade. Even when a machine is used ...

KYOTO--Alarmed at decreasing opportunities to wear kimono in modern Japan, dyers specializing in ... attention to a market steeped in traditional dress: India. The Kyo-yuzen dyers are using ...

with the clothing seamlessly blending a traditional Japanese style with modern-day kawaii. Via its official website, Yamato ...