Kyoto's 1,000-Year-Old Hand Embroidery
This shop in Kyoto carries on a tradition of silk embroidery that dates back to the Asuka Period (592-710).
300-Year-Old Hemp Makes a Modern Comeback
Founded in Nara in 1716, Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten is finding new ways to bring its traditional textiles to a modern market, both domestically and overseas.
See How Momotaro Jeans are Made
Momotaro Jeans' craftspeople have dedicated their lives to denim. See how they produce a pair of jeans, from start to finish.
Fancy Wearing a Kimono on your Head?
Thanks to Japanese company W@nder Fabric, you can now wear a cap made from vintage kimono and obi sashes!
Transforming Washi to Meet Modern Needs
Would you wear a wedding dress made of paper?
Top Manga for Women's Fashion Inspiration!
Beyond having great storylines that immerse you in their world, many manga have a great sense of style that comes out from the author's background.
'Furoshiki' Shoes will Ensconce Your Feet
These wrap-around shoes have been inspired by traditional Japanese 'furoshiki' wrapping cloths, which were historically used to carry things like clothing or bento. But when you put them on your feet, they can carry you wherever you want to go!
How Amateur Models Reach the Top of the Pops
'Dokusha moderu,' which literally means 'reader model,' refers to an amateur fashion model who serves as a representative of the readers of a particular fashion magazine. In Japan, these models are often more popular than their runway counterparts!
