Crafts with long-lasting value — Haori

Timless treasures trapped in the closet It is said that there are 800 million kimonos stored in closets and wardrobes around the world. Sadly many of these beautiful kimonos are discarded every year for various reasons such as being too "old"; there not being an occasion to wear one; taking up too much space; or simply because there is nobody left who knows how to wear them. Kimono, Obi, and other Kimono Accessories (i.e Geta, Zoori, Obijime, etc.) are all made by expert artisans, not machines. However the number of artisans who make these items are decreasing, along with the...