At a century-old workshop in a quiet Tokyo neighbourhood, craftsman Yuichi Hirose brushes dye across meticulously hand-cut stencils laid on fabric, using a traditional technique to produce ...

As more and more local women reserve the traditional kimono only for special occasions, the industry has declined. But, change is around the corner. At a century-old workshop in a quiet Tokyo ...

Part of the charm of kimono is that it can be passed down for generations, and then when it can no longer be worn, it can eventually be cut and repatterned into various other forms such as kitchen ...

This installation in our Students in the Vault series examines the importance of kimono pattern. Ukiyo-e images depict many different scenes, however kimono are especially remarkable subjects. Not ...

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"The kimono has become something that is very far removed from our daily lives," said Hirose, who joined his family business after university. Image: AFP/Patrick Kovarik “The kimono has become ...