Kimono, Weaving, Dyeing, Embroidery, and Japanese Textile Arts
How Japanese textiles are woven, dyed, sewn, worn, repaired, and read through patterns, materials, seasons, age, and social occasion.
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What is katazome stencil dyeing?
Even many Japanese people may not be able to explain exactly what katazome is when they hear the word. Yet the technique itself is far more familiar than the name suggests. Katazome has been used for fabrics such as yukata, kimono, and f... -
Why are some kimono more formal than others?
People who are unfamiliar with kimono often assume that the brightest and most elaborate one must also be the most formal. A dark, simple-looking kimono may seem closer to everyday wear. Kimono do not always follow that visual logic. The...
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