Arts Textile artist Itchiku Kubota's 'Kimono as Art' displays his memorable creations Published: Apr. 03, 2009, 6:00 p.m. By Sarah Crump, The Plain Dealer Courtesy of Itchiku Kubota Art Museum ...

They have been working with a small group of just over a dozen carefully selected kimono textile makers ever since, originally under the label Arlnata, which was rebranded as Mizen in 2022.

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 ...

The "hiyakai" masks are sold by Ikebe, a kimono fabric shop that was established 58 years ago and is located in the city of Ise, Mie Prefecture. The masks have been in high demand through the ...

Even if the kimono somehow reclaimed its venerable role, it would be too late to revive the industry, Wada said. The infrastructure of the traditional textile trade is crumbling beyond repair ...

With the mindset of “More than Textile”, Hosoo emphasizes the value of collaboration between not just craftsmen, but also specialists from other fields and backgrounds. It all started with our ...

As with many Seiko releases, there’s a “traditional Japanese technique” behind the straps: the fabric’s braiding style is said to be the same as that used for kimono sashes’ decorative cords. It just ...

1 Discuss their own work and the work of others using a critical approach. (Graduate profile: Understanding and Mātauranga C2) 2 Demonstrate competency in techniques, skills and processes for printed ...