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Kimono
History of the kimono illustrated with mostly 18th century examples.
http://www.black-kat.com/blackmoon/kimono.html
Yuzen and Komon - Fabric Dyeing
History and procedures with well illustrated explanations.
http://www.jgc.co.jp/waza/b3_yuzen/index.htm
Nishijin
The development of Jacquard weaving in Japan. Well illustrated.
http://www.jgc.co.jp/waza/b2_nishijin/index.htm
Kumihimo
A page of links to sites on kumihimo (a type of Japanese thread braiding). Part of a page called, ''The Weaver's Hand''.
http://w3.thegroup.net/~janis/index.html#K
Tekobari
A tool used in Japanese embroidery.
http://www.oz.net/~denise/tekobari.htm
Temari Balls
Traditional Japanese embroidered balls, originally toys, but now an artwork symbolizing friendship.
http://www.temarikai.com/
Kimono
Text only description of modern usage of the traditional garment.
http://mothra.rerf.or.jp/ENG/Hiroshima/Things/79.html
Traditional Industry (Kyo Yuzen and Kyo Komon (Silk Dyeing Methods))
Brief, illustrated description of the two methods.
http://www.pref.kyoto.jp/intro/trad/kougei/yuzen_e.html
Ryukyu and Ainu Textiles
Traditional fibers, dying, weaving and embroidery.
http://www.kyohaku.go.jp/mus_dict/hd33e.htm
Landscape Kimonos of Itchiku Kubota
A modern master who recreated a lost method of dyeing and decorating silks for kimonos using contemporary materials. Illustrated.
http://www.civilization.ca/membrs/traditio/kimonos/kimoneng.html
Dento Kogei
Showcases the work of the artisans, still carrying on the traditions of kimono and handcraft production in Japan.
http://www.dentokogei.com/en/
The Shibori Studio of Japanese Textiles & Artworks
Custom textiles and artworks of traditional Japanese and original designs by hand on the silks, cottons, hemps and wools. Colored in beautiful natural dyes and indigo.
http://gallery.passion4art.com/members/carol/
Kimono Encyclopaedia
With kimono photos, descriptions, fashion competitions and related articles. Details different styles of Japanese kimono.
http://www.japaneselifestyle.com.au/fashion/kimono.html
Kimono.fraise.net
In journal format, with annotated pictures, kitsuke (how to wear kimono), recommendations and links.
http://kimono.fraise.net/
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