KYOTO--A unique collaboration to promote Nishijin-ori silk fabric gives fans the chance to suit up in kimono and obi sashes themed on the popular “Mobile Suit Gundam” robot anime series. The two ...

It can always be hard to say goodbye to or simply etire old clothes. Whether they're damaged or just don't fit, threads that have sentimental value or cost a pretty penny aren't fun to let go of. This ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

After a year in development, Japanese company W@nder Fabric has released a unique lineup of caps made with traditional fabrics sourced from vintage kimono and obi sashes. From beautifully patterned ...

Maki Yamamoto has spent the last eight years trying to reframe how Palestinians are seen in her native land of Japan. Her weapon of choice is the Palestinian Embroidery Obi Project, which fuses the ...