Produced as part of Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk at Ran from 27 August 2020 to 25 October 2020 at Japan has a very rich textile history, with the kimono being a major focus of interest and artistic expression. Meaning 'the thing to wear', the term kimono was first adopted in the mid-19th century. Originally worn by commoners, or as an undergarment by the aristocracy, from the 16th century kimono becam
