Slipintosoft, a leading luxury silk brand specializing in high-quality silk apparel, is proud to announce the launch of its latest Silk Kimono Robe Collection ...
The kimono is the most famous garment worn in Japan. Kimono literally means “thing to wear” – it is made up of the Japanese words ki, meaning “to wear”, and mono, meaning “thing”.
An curved arrow pointing right. Kimonos are known for being expensive, and a kimono from the Japanese brand Chiso is one of the most expensive you can buy. One kimono takes around 20 artisans over ...
Suzhou captured in pictures – where stunning waterways, architecture and gardens meet 21st Century sophistication. Discover the beauty of Suzhou through the seasons, and find out why so many are ...
Then they're put into the loom. These fibers are fragile, but once woven, can be as durable as traditional silk. Phan has a team of 20 workers creating these fibers each day, allowing them to ...
Japan-based biochemist Ali Malay has long questioned traditional theories about how spiders make their silk. “The prevailing hypotheses seemed like magic, because, according to it, you suddenly ...