Japan is not often associated with quilting in the popular imagination. In reality, however, artists have been blending fundamental quilting methods with traditional aesthetics for decades. These ...

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 ...

Sanrio's Hello Kitty oozes elegance and refinement in a new limited-edition doll release, inspired by Edo's long history of handcrafted woodmaking.

KYOTO--Alarmed at decreasing opportunities to wear kimono in modern Japan, dyers specializing in Kyoto-style "yuzen" techniques are turning their attention to a market steeped in traditional dress ...

The Cubs arrived in Japan for the upcoming Tokyo Series ... which is a lightweight, casual kimono. He shared part of the description of the robe as well, which detailed the inspiration behind ...