Got Silk?

Here in the States, the closest thing to a “traditional garment” worn by men, women, and children is a pair of jeans (at best). In Japan, however, the kimono has been a major wardrobe staple of each and every citizen for centuries. As familiar as the kimono is internationally, many people don’t realize that it actually comes in a vast array of styles, fabrics, patterns, and colors to fit any occasion, from casual day wear to wedding attire.

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Learn about the garment’s history when members of Japanese Culture Club of Arizona host “Kimono Evolution: The Japanese Character of Silk,” a lecture on the development of the kimono over the last 150 years. You can also peep actual wedding and ceremonial kimonos from the mid to late-19th century that were previously unavailable for public viewing.