New Kimono Culture and Inspiring Stories
Kimonos used to be a common part of daily life in Japan,
however, nowadays artisans pour their soulsinto making kimonos are worn
less and less often and are hidden away in chests of drawers.
Byremaking memory-filled kimonos and obis into new clothes and accessories,
they come out of hiding inand their beauty are revived with new value and purpose.
We at “Nagomi” strongly believe in passing on kimono culture and support creative activities that make
use of kimonos and obis. Among them, kimono remake (upcycling) specialists are especially important.
The words that the artists say are common to all of us: “It is sad that kimonos tailored with great skill are
thrown away. I don’t want them to be fodder for chests.” “I am really happy when I see my memorable
kimono reborn and am pleased with the work.”
We will pass on the thick trunk of our world-class kimono culture to the next generation while adopting
methods that suit the times. For this purpose, we have many wonderful “Kimono Remake Works” that we
will introduce and spread widely.
Introduction of Kimono Remake Artists
Sachiko Kobayashi
Having fallen in love at first sight with remaking kimonos, She is an artist with about 100
students in Izumiotsu, Wakayama Prefecture, by word of mouth alone. She also specializes in making
unique bags as well as various kinds of clothes. Representative of “Nuno Asobi.”
Yukiko Nishi
She has remade more than 1,000 kimonos and has organized many fashion shows and events. She is
also a big kimono lover. She is also developing works for France and other countries. Representative of
“Fashion Kobo Yura.”
Atsuko Ota
Originally she had various experiences working in the planning department of a design company. Since
she started remaking kimonos, she has created a wide range of works from dresses and aloha shirts, to
vests and accessories. She holds regular exhibitions in Kobe and Osaka and lives in Arashiyama, Kyoto.
Chieko Teranishi
Influenced by her marriage to an old family, she creates pieces with respect for her ancestors who adopted Western dressmaking techniques and used fabrics and silk without waste. She creates a wide range of pieces, including vests and aloha shirts.
She lives in Abeno-ku, Osaka.
“Kimono Remake Art Exhibition”
“Japanese Sundry Goods Brand NAGOMIDORI Exhibition”
June 4-15, 2024
