BenikoNov 23, 20181 min readA Meisen Silk ScarfMeisen (銘仙) is a casual type of silk Kimono for ladies which was once very popular during the Taisho (大正) till the beginning of the Showa...
BenikoAug 24, 20182 min readUnsewing KimonoPreviously, I have written an essay about Doyo no Mushiboshi (土用の虫干し, airing Kimono during hot summer days) here. Today, I would like to...
BenikoJun 2, 20181 min readMomi, Red Silk LiningMomi (紅絹) is a term for thin silk fabric dyed in Beni (べに, crimson red) color traditionally used as linings or underwear for female...
BenikoJan 6, 20181 min readAntique KIMONOIn Kyoto, you'll often come across antique Kimono (着物) stores in town. Antique Kimono has been very popular in Japan since long time ago,...
