Blossoms, birds, waves, and autumn leaves — these are just a few of the enchanting patterns found on Japanese kimono. Stenciled Elegance: Ise Katagami and the Art of Textile Design highlights the ...

Colorful, complex, and iconic, the kimono serves as a canvas for all types of traditional, powerful, and meaningful designs. Indeed, it's one of the finest examples of how clothing confers a sense ...

The artisans used 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. The new designs were ...