WORCESTER — Though geographically separated by nearly 7,000 miles, iconic aspects of Worcester and Japan are joined together in a specially commissioned wedding kimono on display at Worcester Art ...

Claiming the spotlight in the center of a large gallery, the “Worcester Wedding Kimono” captivates the eye with its pattern of large interlocking octagons in a variety of rich reds, spring greens and ...

Nao Shimizu, Representative Director of Kimono Sunao Co., Ltd., left, demonstrates various ways of tying an obi during a kimono presentation in Tokyo (Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) The kimono, a traditional ...

Nov. 8 - 17: Kirié and Kimono Making with Kubo Shu Artist Kubo Shu is widely recognized for reviving kirié, the centuries-old art form of paper cutting that results in works so sharp and intricate, it ...

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Why Japan’s traditional kimonos are making a fashion resurgence this year - A genuine silk kimono, which can last for more than a century, is being celebrated for its sustainability ...