Known as the summer kimono, the yukata is worn by both men and women during the warm months in Japan. Traditionally it was worn by Japanese elites after bathing,... »

Various kimono exist for specific events. These include: Hinamatsuri: These kimono are supposed to only be worn by dolls to celebrate happiness in childhood. Furisode: This is the most formal... »

In Japanese kimono means “the thing worn.” Variations have been worn since the early Nara period (roughly 7th and 8th century), influenced by Chinese fashion. During the... »

Japanese Lacquerware, also known as urushi, is a treasured art form in the East and West. It likely began use as a protective and decorative coating six thousand... »

Terracotta is type of baked clay that literally means “baked earth” in Italian. It has long been used for sculptured figures and ornamentation in architecture. Terracotta gets its characteristic... »

Marble is a metamorphic rock that is commonly used in art and architecture. As a favorite medium for Classical Age and Renaissance sculptors and architects, marble has become a... »

Kutani pottery takes it name from the Japanese region in which it is made. Kutani pottery has long been cherished for its elaborate designs and lush colors. The earliest forms... »