Kimono should be aired out seasonally and before and after each wear. Many opt for dry cleaning to maintain them, which, ...

The new exhibit, "Kimonos, the Triumph of Japanese Dress," features more than 100 kimonos, some dating back more than 250 years, all handmade and worn in Japan.

Kimono became appealing to Cliffe partly because the patterns can be used to embody seasons and feelings, and also because they can be worn stylishly in many ways by devising combinations of an ...

The garment is traditional handed down from generation to generation, and worn-out kimono can be reformed as bags and skirts, and eventually cut for crafts or used as cleaning cloth before being ...

Each kimono tells a story, with every element—from fabric weight to motif placement—playing a role in distinguishing casual wear from formal attire. “It’s beyond just the design ...