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The term Furoshiki, comes from “furo” (bath) and “Shiki” means (spread). Originally, it was used in the Nara period (710–794) for the users to prot...

In recent years, there is a renewed interest in Kimono fashion among young people all around the world, but many of them are unaware of the differe...

The kimono is a traditional Japanese garment. The idea behind it is to create a simple and functional piece of couture, from one piece of fabric. W...

Osaka VS Tokyo: Where to go and What to do?

Traditional Japanese designs, or Wagara, are a type of pattern peculiar to Japan.The most well known of these take a single design and create patte...

What is a Haori? A haori (羽織) is a Japanese traditional jacket with a loose fit. They range in length from a standard jacket length, to mid-thigh, ...

Recently, the conversation around cultural appropriation in fashion has been unavoidable. Could a foreigner wear a kimono? Is It Cultural Appropria...

Kimono and Yukata are traditional Japanese garments that have charmed their way around the world due to their beauty and style. Both are full-lengt...

Mon (紋), also monshō (紋章), mondokoro (紋所), and kamon (家紋), are Japanese emblems used to decorate and identify an individual, a family, or (more rec...

Obi is the belt that is worn over a kimono or yukata. The history of the Obi is said to be older than that of kimono, and for samurai, it is a plac...

How to wrap a gift Furoshiki is a square piece of cloth or fabric used for gift wrapping, transporting items, fashion, and home decor. The word re...