The kimono is the most famous garment worn in Japan. Kimono literally means “thing to wear” – it is made up of the Japanese words ki, meaning “to wear”, and mono, meaning “thing”.

The piece of traditional Japanese clothing enthralled ... “What did women (of this country) wish to express with their kimono?” she came to ask herself. Cliffe got married, had children ...

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Sarees are an iconic part of Indian culture, but different cultures have their own traditional drapes or variations that can be likened to sarees. Here's a list of lesser-known sarees or saree-like ga ...

KYOTO--Alarmed at decreasing opportunities to wear kimono in modern Japan, dyers specializing in Kyoto-style "yuzen" techniques are turning their attention to a market steeped in traditional dress ...

Tomomi Miyajima, founder of Tokiya Japan, showed Good Morning Washington's Megan Clarke how to wear a traditional kimono.

The very picture of the traditional kimono shop owner, Sekine enjoys holding up his fine Japanese silk fabrics and, like a patient history teacher, explain to customers how 23 Japanese craftsmen ...