features

Kimono's evolution reflects changing Japan

4 Comments
By KATHERINE ROTH

The requested article has expired, and is no longer available. Any related articles, and user comments are shown below.

© Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

©2024 GPlusMedia Inc.

4 Comments
Login to comment

Nice to see MMoA opening the kimono on this great Japanese garment.

0 ( +0 / -0 )

Really quite interesting. I will not be able to see the exhibition, so I am grateful for this article and the pictures. I wonder if there is a website.

This cultural history, more revealing and more honest than a school history textbook.

1 ( +2 / -1 )

Inexpensive, ready-to-wear kimonos woven from pre-dyed yarn were so easily mass-produced that customers began to expect new designs every year. At the same time, improved dyeing techniques meant more sharply delineated designs and color gradations.

Well, now we know where Uniqlo got the idea!

-1 ( +0 / -1 )

Login to leave a comment

Facebook users

Use your Facebook account to login or register with JapanToday. By doing so, you will also receive an email inviting you to receive our news alerts.

Facebook Connect

Login with your JapanToday account

User registration

Articles, Offers & Useful Resources

A mix of what's trending on our other sites