The kimono and obi were unveiled at the city hall on Aug. 7. The kimono and obi for men cost 275,000 yen ($1,870), while the kimono and obi for women are priced at 412,500 yen. Tailoring fees are ...

The kimono is one of the most recognizable forms of national dress, wielding its influence in fashion, art and media. At the ...

The fabric belt worn with a kimono is known as an obi. In the old days, the obi was used to keep the kimono closed, but these days it is mostly decorative. The bow goes on the back. There are a ...

POKÉMON X KOGEI combines traditional Japanese art with Pokemon for results never before seen, reimagining the world of ...

Broadcast on the 5th of August, 2021. The Japanese kimono and obi (belt) was specially designed and made to represent Australia. Source: Imagine One World Kimono Project In 2014, a year after ...

MORIOKA--Noriko Sugiyama doesn’t quite get why others make a fuss of her art when she simply uses bits of old kimono fabric and obi sashes instead of paint to bring her works to life. Be that as ...