The survival of the Japanese kimono craft is on the verge of a crisis, but kimono artisan Hiromi Asai is on a mission to preserve this ancient art through a fashion forward, contemporary approach. In ...

Visiting Malaysia for the first time in 2017, Kobayashi Kaori took in the kaleidoscope of sights, sounds, and flavors of the country. She found the aspects of Islamic culture that she encountered new ...

An elegant national costume that defines Japanese culture, the kimono epitomises craftsmanship and tradition. Meaning “the thing to wear”, it is wrapped left over right and secured with a sash, and ...

Kien is a company dedicated to revitalizing the traditional Japanese kimono. Founded by Yoshie Kitagawa, who was born and raised in Kyoto, Kien has long supported local artisans, including kimono ...