Bingata - Textile Art of OkinawaWhat is bingata? 'Bingata' or Ryukyu-bingata' translating to scarlet pattern ('scarlet' in this case is referring to all colours, and...
Sasabeni - the green lip trend in EdoYou may think green lipstick sounds like a present-day trend, but you'd be surprised to know Japanese women from the early 1800s were...
The Art of Netsuke - Miniature Japanese Carving CharmsNetsuke were originally simple designs hooked onto the obi to hold pouches and belongings, but developed into a form of art that is still...
How to Find your Kimono SizingKimono (and yukata) are made to fit a wide range of heights and bodies, because they are often passed down generations. They are also...
The Brief History of KimonoTo enjoy the beauty of kimono, perhaps it is best to dive into the history of fashion in Japan, as well as how kimono became how they are...