Hosoo, a kimono silk company founded in the 17th century, has expanded into commercial and home décor fabrics. By Vivian Morelli KYOTO, Japan — Japanese people traditionally have not worn the ...

The kimono is more than a historic artefact, one where ideas and methods of production were to remain constant for centuries. It is also an idea that inspires designers working in international ...

Uchikake Furisode wedding kimono with pine, bamboo, plum, and cranes early–mid 19th century. Satin silk, shibori tie dyeing, embroidery, gold thread, 177.5 cm (centre back) 131.0 cm (cuff to cuff).

Finest silk made of the purest nanometer-thin gold woven into ties and handkerchiefs. ScienceDaily . Retrieved June 2, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2011 / 11 / 111101130156.htm ...

Crystal-encrusted silk wallpaper sprayed with gold dust is the new, luxury way to decorate your home - but would YOU pay £2,000 a square metre?

Well, if technology that's currently being developed at Arizona State University gets commercialized, liquid silk combined with gold nanoparticles may eventually be a better way to go.

In 2010, gold traded at Rs 1,700 a gram and silver at Rs 32. Now the precious metals are trading at unprecedented highs. On Friday, gold prices stood at Rs 2,761 a gram and silver at Rs 63.