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 ...

The kimono is the most famous garment worn in Japan. Kimono literally means “thing to wear” – it is made up of the Japanese words ki, meaning “to wear”, and mono, meaning “thing”.

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.

Traditional kimono washing involved a meticulous ... as the government promoted Western clothing styles, marking a significant shift in Japanese fashion trends. Kimonos are often heirloom pieces ...

Tomomi Miyajima, founder of Tokiya Japan, showed Good Morning Washington's Megan Clarke how to wear a traditional kimono.

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 ...

This local takes you vintage shopping to uncover Japan rich fashion heritage, exploring steller deals and the best secondhand ...

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

Since olden days, it has been common in Japan to fix and remake kimono to wear the traditional clothing for a long time. But Saiki said the recent wave of repairing and recycling is not just ...