The kimono, a loose long-sleeved robe typically tied with a sash, dates back to 15th Century Japan. Considered the national dress of Japan, it is now mostly worn during special occasions.
A special exhibition tracing the evolution of the kimono, from its inception in the Kamakura Period (1185-1333) to outfits designed by modern-day rock stars, has kicked off at the Tokyo National ...
The kimono, a loose long-sleeved Japanese robe, dates back to the 16th Century. According to the Victoria & Albert Museum, "the kimono became the principal item of dress for all classes and sexes ...