Blossoms, birds, waves, and autumn leaves — these are just a few of the enchanting patterns found on Japanese kimono. Stenciled Elegance: Ise Katagami and the Art of Textile Design highlights the ...

Picture foam-flecked sea waves, springtime peach blossoms, leafy bamboo and geometric chrysanthemums: these are among the dozens of motifs that make up some 20,000 traditional obi patterns in the ...

For centuries, Japanese farmers repaired worn clothing using a handsewing technique known as sashiko, with textile surfaces punctuated by rain-like patterns of countless single stitches. This practice ...