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Oct 8
Edo's Trendy Patterns and Yakushamon
As many know, the Edo period was booming with new trends created and led by famous kabuki actors and courtesans. Patterns that gained...
May 31, 2023
Bingata - Textile Art of Okinawa
What is bingata? 'Bingata' or Ryukyu-bingata' translating to scarlet pattern ('scarlet' in this case is referring to all colours, and...
May 29, 2023
Sasabeni - the green lip trend in Edo
You may think green lipstick sounds like a present-day trend, but you'd be surprised to know Japanese women from the early 1800s were...
May 29, 2023
The Art of Netsuke - Miniature Japanese Carving Charms
Netsuke were originally simple designs hooked onto the obi to hold pouches and belongings, but developed into a form of art that is still...
May 29, 2023
How to Find your Kimono Sizing
Kimono (and yukata) are made to fit a wide range of heights and bodies, because they are often passed down generations. They are also...
May 29, 2023
The Brief History of Kimono
To enjoy the beauty of kimono, perhaps it is best to dive into the history of fashion in Japan, as well as how kimono became how they are...
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