S3E5 · The World of Kimono: Kyoto's Timeless Sense of Beauty

The World of Kimono: Kyoto's Timeless Sense of Beauty

S3E5 · 2015-04-02 · 28 min

Kyotoites have an affinity for the kimono that shares deep ties with traditional culture. A kimono researcher explains its aesthetics and the wisdom within this traditional clothing. The obi is an infinite expression of beauty. Wearing white socks is a sign of purity. Generations wear the same kimono, because it can be re-sown. Men's kimono exude style with lavish patterns in the coat lining and the family crest on formalwear. Discover the world of kimono, imbued with Kyoto's sensibilities.

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