Fewer and fewer people regularly wear kimono in Japan and the kimono industry is shrinking. Cliffe said she wants to make a breakthrough in reviving it. “The making of kimono is closely related ...

After the pandemic, the easy shape of the kimono and its emphasis on comfort make it the ideal garment. After wearing and designing Western clothing for a long time, rediscovering one’s heritage ...

In particular, "Kyo-tegaki-yuzen" is synonymous with luxury kimono. It takes at least 15 artisans to make one piece because it is made almost entirely by hand. With each production process such as ...