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

The traditional ... a tailor-made silk fabric made using "chirimen" crepe from the Tango region, which is more wrinkle resistant and softer than regular fabrics used for kimono.

Japanese designer Seigo Katsuragawa comes from the traditional school of kimono making ... and usually made of a shiny, textured silk. His tiny self-named shop sells ties only, grouped by pattern ...