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”.

The piece of traditional Japanese clothing enthralled ... “What did women (of this country) wish to express with their kimono?” she came to ask herself. Cliffe got married, had children ...

Admiring the different types of hijab women ... of Japan’s traditional garb, she had an overwhelming urge to try her hand at making the headscarves using material from vintage kimonos.

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 ...

is inclusive and "celebrates and enhances the shape and curves of women". But Japanese people on social media have said the trademarked brand disrespects traditional clothing. The kimono ...

Considered the most formal kimono for married women, it is usually ... some older members with Japanese background wear the kimono in a more traditional way to reconnect with their cultural ...

As part of the ceremony, women dress up in beautiful and colourful kimonos and men wear traditional Japanese dress or a suit and tie. The age of adulthood in Japan was set in 1876, but in 2018 the ...

Kien is a company dedicated to revitalizing the traditional Japanese kimono. Founded by Yoshie Kitagawa, who was born and raised in Kyoto, Kien has long supported local artisans, including kimono ...

UAE Union Day is the perfect occasion to showcase your style with a traditional yet fashionable abaya. Whether you’re looking ...

It was only her second time ever attending a royal garden party, and she wore traditional Japanese clothing to the event for the first time, opting for a cherry blossom kimono. Princess Aiko at ...