Clothing color is deeply symbolic in Japanese culture. The colors used in kimonos, yukatas, and other traditional garb convey subtle meanings about the wearer. Even in modern Japan, clothing color continues to have cultural significance. Understanding the symbolism of colors in Japanese dress ...
While I enjoy my food, two elementary school–age girls, dressed inyukata(unlined kimonos), make their way to the river’s pebbled edge to play. I am not part of their scene, but I’m not apart from it, either: The energy of the trees, river, and people commemorating spring surrounds...
These positive links with rabbits may be why rabbits are often featured on kimonos, fans, silk screens, and other decorations in Japan. By channeling the energy of the rabbit, people can invite beauty, grace, and good fortune into their lives. There is one big difference between the symbolism...
Taking part in a Hakata-ori craft workshop during a stay atThe Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka, which offers a deep dive into the heritage of a Japanese textile traditionally used for kimonos – and is reflected in the interior design of the hotel – for a 360-degree experience of this emerging Jap...