Firstly, what is an Obi? An Obi is used as a belt worn with traditional Japanese clothing and Japanese martial arts uniforms. They come in many different designs, sizes and materials – Brocade, tapestry and dyed silk are used for formal wear as they are more expensive, opposed to raw silk, cotton or wool which are used for […]
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Japan; the popular destination for high fashion to streetwear. When you think of Japanese fashion, most would automatically think of the streets of Harijuku – over the top, bright coloured, avant-garde outfits, but this country offers far more to the world of trend setting than the well-known kawaii Harijuku girl style. The Japanese Haori jacket
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‘Noh’ derived from the Sino-Japanese word for “skill” or “talent”, is a 14th century Japanese stage drama that is still performed to this day. The musical dance-based performance incorporates masks, costumes and props to perform traditional literature and contemporary events. Noh masks; the masks used by actors during the performance, signify a characters’ gender, age, and social ranking.
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My cherished childhood memories are the sound of wooden weaving mills and the scent of new silk from my father’s kimono silk factory in Kyoto. I’m now so pleased to have the opportunity to share some of the treasures of my homeland with you. I truly hope that our unique products will evoke for you
My cherished childhood memories are the sound of wooden weaving mills and the scent of new silk from my father’s kimono silk factory in Kyoto. I’m now so pleased to have the opportunity to share some of the treasures of my homeland with you. I truly hope that our unique products will evoke for you
My cherished childhood memories are the sound of wooden weaving mills and the scent of new silk from my father’s kimono silk factory in Kyoto. I’m now so pleased to have the opportunity to share some of the treasures of my homeland with you. I truly hope that our unique products will evoke for you
My cherished childhood memories are the sound of wooden weaving mills and the scent of new silk from my father’s kimono silk factory in Kyoto. I’m now so pleased to have the opportunity to share some of the treasures of my homeland with you. I truly hope that our unique products will evoke for you
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